Bastion Host: A server strategically placed in a network’s DMZ (demilitarized zone) to defend against external threats. The bastion host serves as a strongly secured entry point into the network and typically hosts a single application like a proxy server or VPN gateway.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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