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Protection of network perimeter against unauthorized access
Boundary Defense Definition: Protection of network perimeter against unauthorized access
Boundary defense involves the protection of an organizations network perimeter through the deployment of security controls that monitor filter and block unauthorized traffic. These defenses typically include firewalls intrusion detection and prevention systems VPNs DMZs and content filtering implementing the defense-in-depth principle. Effective boundary defense requires careful configuration regular updates and monitoring to protect against evolving threats while managing legitimate traffic between internal and external networks.
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