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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > new media > networks and networking > firewall
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > new media > technology (new media) > firewall

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firewall  

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  • a specially designed system that serves as a “wall” between a user's personal computer and the Internet system; a security measure to monitor Internet traffic and protect the user from unauthorized invasion or tampering. [Source: Dictionary of Marketing Communications; Firewall]

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