DMZ (EN)

Concept

Demilitarized zone, a network area for publicly accessible services

Architecture

flowchart LR   Internet -->|HTTP/HTTPS| Webserver   Internet -->|SMTP/POP3| Mailserver   Webserver --> DMZ   Mailserver --> DMZ   DMZ -->|Controlled Access| Firewall   Firewall --> Internal Network   Internal Network --> Database Server

In Context

  • Typically used together with firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation
  • Related to: Firewall, Network Segmentation, Security, LAN, WAN
  • Example use: Web hosting, Email server, FTP server
Quelle: AI Generated