Bastion host

A bastion host is a network entity that provides a single entrance / exit point to the Internet.

Related Topics:
Network - Internet

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Bastion hosts are used to prevent cracking of a network by providing a barrier between private and public areas.

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Typically a bastion host will be configured with a firewall and provide services like web servers, DNS servers and mail servers. It may also include "victim hosts".

Related Topics:
Firewall - Web server - DNS server - Mail server - Victim host

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See also: demilitarized zone

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