Network Address Translation (NAT): A methodology that helps mitigate IP address limitations by allowing multiple devices on a private network to share a single public IP address. It plays a key role in network security as it serves as a natural firewall by keeping private IP addresses hidden from external networks, thus preventing unauthorized access from external entities.
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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