What is a DMZ? (Demilitarized Zone)

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  • A DMZ, or demilitarized zone, is used to help improve the security of an organization’s network by segregating devices, such as computers and servers, on the opposite sides of a firewall. And setting up a DMZ in your home router designates a device as a DMZ host and will forward all the ports to that device.
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      @lysaali50 Рік тому

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    @dr0psy 2 роки тому +46

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    • @chrism4008
      @chrism4008 5 місяців тому +6

      Should never be afraid to ask

    • @Chillycloth
      @Chillycloth 23 дні тому

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  • @hubertkaiser3835
    @hubertkaiser3835 11 місяців тому +21

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  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd 6 років тому +323

    This video is amazing!! During my Network + studies, they talk a lot about NOT using Demilitary zones on corporate networks and i don't understand why?? This video explains it's uses and why it's beneficial. Also, NOBODY has every explained(except this video, smiles) how the DMZ is utilized in a home router setup. The XBOX example is very pertinant and is a great example of how to use that feature at home.

    • @PowerCertAnimatedVideos
      @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  6 років тому +28

      Thank you.

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 6 років тому +10

      In a corporate environment it is important to prevent unauthorized access to data storage servers. It is those servers you do not put in the DMZ

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 6 років тому +5

      @@stephenhunter70 Well in a corporate environment, what devices are you allowed to put in a DMZ? What devices have you seen placed there? Thanks.

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 6 років тому +4

      In a corporate environment you are allowed to put whatever your client has authorized to be put there. The real question is what would I put there!

    • @TERView
      @TERView 6 років тому +6

      Kenneth White some put their Webserver, mailserver or cloud storageserver there. Just as examples.

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    @anilkommalapati6248 4 роки тому +94

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      @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  6 років тому +1

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    @0910Abhi 5 років тому +6

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    @gar2769 4 роки тому +2

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    @MartianMoon 5 років тому +37

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  • @mr.anonymous298
    @mr.anonymous298 2 роки тому

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    @jerweiyeoh7096 4 роки тому

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  • @iceflame1167
    @iceflame1167 6 років тому +1

    I used dmz on my ps4 for long time but never truly knew the reason for the settings, your videos explaining things that children can understand it. Thanks and subscribed.

  • @agnosticmanquestionsall2409
    @agnosticmanquestionsall2409 2 роки тому

    Those who like to play fighting games on PS4 or 5, I used to struggle to find opponents but when I put my Playstation in the DMZ on my router, I get matches instantly. It's a game changer. My main game is Tekken 7 and this helped a lot. No more waiting 5 minutes for a match.

    • @tan777IT
      @tan777IT 2 місяці тому

      Is this the only advantage of putting a gaming console in DMZ?

  • @randytauren
    @randytauren 6 років тому +5

    This is the best explanation about DMZ I have ever seen. And I've seen a LOT (mostly bad). And your animations are amazing! Thank you for your videos.

    • @PowerCertAnimatedVideos
      @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  6 років тому

      Thanks

    • @shawnlee664
      @shawnlee664 6 років тому

      Crap! Don't you know dmz computer has local network ip address? Meaning once it's hacked, it can easily access other computers in the LAN?

  • @KAVITHRAVI
    @KAVITHRAVI 5 місяців тому

    Such a simple way to describe and advance computer security aspects. Thank you

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    @ulrikcaspersen9145 4 роки тому +3

    Great video, especially the graphics. I can't help thinking of something I was taught in school; "a picture says more than a thousand words", especially on complex subjects.

  • @christinamarzec4540
    @christinamarzec4540 Рік тому

    And now, I know what DMZ means as it pertains to our network at work. I've just been nodding my head when it's been discussed and figured I would learn at some point. Today was that day.

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    @PaoloGame450 5 років тому +3

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    @brunosousa6642 5 років тому +1

    I never understood what DMZ is, until now! Thank you.

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    @velazqg Місяць тому

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    @neerajk_10 4 роки тому

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    @tato2493528 2 роки тому

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  • @Ba72an
    @Ba72an 3 роки тому

    Finally I understand what a DMZ is !! Thank you so much PowerCert.

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    @FEYSCONTROL 5 років тому +2

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  • @DarkRider7101
    @DarkRider7101 11 місяців тому

    Great, simple, and nice explanation. Thanks! I will use this video to explain my classmates the DMZ.

  • @Ramel34
    @Ramel34 5 років тому +2

    Another way to visualize a DMZ is to think about a fast food restaurant. The DMZ is the area where customers can come and order food, but they do not have access to the back rooms where management sits. The first firewall to access the DMZ would be the door to get into the restaurant and the second firewall would be the door to get to the area where the management sits.

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  • @yw5617
    @yw5617 6 років тому +10

    Nice video, thanks for respecting our time by making it short.

  • @elite_eight4486
    @elite_eight4486 3 роки тому

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    @CrazyCoupleDIY Рік тому

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    @novinpradhan7629 4 роки тому

    In just 6 Mins 13 Secs it explained so clearly. Thanks.

  • @danieljr974
    @danieljr974 5 років тому +3

    Very clear explanation of what DMZ is. Thank you for this you are awesome!

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  • @Anonymous-gt8zn
    @Anonymous-gt8zn 2 роки тому

    It's good that you included home router DMZ working as well !!!

  • @Vietquat114
    @Vietquat114 Рік тому

    very useful and easy to understand. I have heard DMZ a lot but can not understand clearly, and why we have to use DMZ area in network to secure

  • @JuniorShepherd
    @JuniorShepherd 6 років тому +1

    Thankyou. I am on chapter 19 of my Comptia Net+ Book by Mike Meyers, and this video helped to explain this plainly!

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    @tonysolar284 5 років тому

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    @JakeKumar 5 років тому +7

    The best IT videos ever

  • @butterfingersman
    @butterfingersman 2 роки тому

    thank you for explaining it both in a company sense and home network sense!

  • @frankdavis4836
    @frankdavis4836 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for clear IT explanation and animations.

  • @krishnanarahara3614
    @krishnanarahara3614 5 років тому

    Fantastic Visualization. You have shown the concepts visually. Thanks a ton. Please make more vids. Great you are helping the community.

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  • @sumitarora9406
    @sumitarora9406 4 роки тому

    very well explained DMZ in a simplified manner keep up the good work...

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    @mdippa 5 років тому

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  • @conicbrandtz
    @conicbrandtz 5 років тому +14

    clear explanation of a DMZ ever meet! thank you sooooo much

  • @airdropbeats8434
    @airdropbeats8434 5 років тому

    A very good explanation! What i dont understand is what you mean by "inside" and "outside" the firewall. Most network firewalls have multiple legs/interfaces you can configure into security zones of different levels, so that you can create a zone for the dmz in your terms "inside" the firewall, without it being on the same zone or even subnet as the rest of your lan. If you are setting up a dmz with your topologi using only one firewall you will not have any control of the network activity on your dmz, as you have your dmz "outside" the firewall. I belive that the dmz should have some sort of security. Not trying to be a smarty, just trying to educate myself and others. I think your videos are really good!

  • @vviswana
    @vviswana Рік тому

    Wow. This was a REALLY good quality explanation.

  • @aryafedrik8705
    @aryafedrik8705 6 років тому +27

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    @lilrex2015 3 роки тому

    I absolutely love this channel.

  • @Kelvglobal
    @Kelvglobal 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the explaination. Easy to understand

  • @thomasstambaugh5181
    @thomasstambaugh5181 3 роки тому +7

    The security professionals I know scoff at the term "DMZ" to describe any configuration other than the two-firewall arrangement starting at 3:25. An aspect of operating a DMZ that you didn't mention is that each system running in the DMZ should run an image copied from a server in the protected area, and that image should have strong reference hash associated with it. A monitor should recompute the hash for each system periodically and compare it with its reference hash. Any malware that might find its way into the DMZ will be detected by the monitor, and can be immediately replaced by its reference image in the protected area.
    As more people work from home in the post-pandemic era, the demand for increased security will escalate. Many or most employers require their home workers to use an employer-provided system for company work. That system should NEVER be on the same private network as the other devices in the home - especially if any of those devices is accessible from outside.
    The proper configuration of a home network might be a good candidate for its own video. The security professionals I work with recommend one firewall at the connection to the outside, and another firewall for the devices from each employer (a home with two remote workers would therefore have at least three firewalls). The result is a private network segment for each employer, with shared resources on another private network. Any cloud-facing device is configured in the (real) DMZ.

  • @Horsehead147
    @Horsehead147 3 роки тому +1

    You're saving my bacon, seriously. I've had some pretty trash explanations in my courses. This is much simpler, clear. Thank you! Is there a way I can support you? I think your content is more than worth it.

  • @ramiksa4447
    @ramiksa4447 Рік тому +1

    Thank u for ur explanation,,,
    Could explain more about security like email gateway security

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    @M4shus 3 роки тому

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    @Kindred6007 Рік тому

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    @sujit8969 4 роки тому

    Beautifully explained for newbies like me. Love the animated graphics. Thank you.

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    @NK-vb3fn 3 роки тому +1

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