Defined term
Bastion Host
Bastion Host: A special purpose computer on a network where the computer is specifically designed and configured to withstand attacks.
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Cybersecurity
Definition
A special purpose computer on a network where the computer is specifically designed and configured to withstand attacks.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A special-purpose computer on a network specifically designed and configured to withstand attacks. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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