DMZ
DMZ DMZ is an abbreviation for demilitarized zone. It is a physical or logical subnet that separates a local area network (LAN). From other untrusted networks – usually, the public internet. DMZs are also known as perimeter networks or screened subnetworks. Some of the most common of these services include web, email, DNS, file transfe r protocol and proxy servers. Features of DMZ One feature of DMZ in networking is that it adds another layer of security to a network. As mentioned before, it isolates the internal network from direct exposure to the internet. A DMZ mitigates the risk of external attacks reaching criti cal internal systems. Monitoring and logging are also a feature of DMZ. Traffic to and from the DMZ is closely monitored and logged, providing detailed records for security audits and incident reports. One final feature is that usually two firewalls are used; one between the internet and the DMZ and another between the DMZ and int...