Perimeter: The outer boundary of a network or system, defining the area of protection and control. It is used in cyber security to refer to the edge of a network, where security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access. Examples include firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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