Cybersecurity
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Network Segmentation, Cloud Security, and System Hardening Guide.pdf 2026-03-21
Cybersecurity – Network
Segmentation, Cloud
Security, and System
Hardening Guide
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Terms in this set (39)
Network Segmentation Dividing a network into smaller zones to isolate systems and reduce
lateral movement.
Microsegmentation Fine‑grained segmentation, often used in cloud or zero trust
environments, controlling traffic at the workload level.
Air Gap Physically isolating a system or network from connected networks,
especially the internet.
Jump Server (Jump Box) A hardened system used as a controlled entry point into a secure
network segment.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A perimeter network segment where public‑facing services are placed
to reduce exposure to internal resources.
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