airwall

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) The notional part of a network configuration which isolates computers physically from connection to a wider network such as the Internet.
  • (computing) A secure networking solution that uses Host Identity Protocol to make the network invisible to hackers while still allowing endpoints to communicate with the broader network.

Etymology

Compound from English air + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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Action/Process

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