English

Noun

air gap ‎(plural air gaps)

1. (computing, Internet) A network security measure that consists of ensuring that a secure computer network is physically isolated from unsecured networks, such as the public Internet or an unsecured local area network.
2. Alternative spelling of airgap

Related terms

• air-gapped

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References

• Kim Zetter, "Hacker Lexicon: What Is an Air Gap?", Wired, 8 December 2014.