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Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)

What is Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)?

A perimeter network segment that sits between an organisation's internal network and the external internet. DMZs host public-facing services while providing an additional layer of security for the internal network.

Information Security

Frameworks that govern demilitarised zone (dmz)

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5View framework →CIS Controls v8View framework →

What the standards actually require on demilitarised zone (dmz)

Requirements naming demilitarised zone (dmz) across this standard, quoted from the control text.

CISA Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Guidance1 control

Design ICS network architecture using defined zones, a demilitarised zone (DMZ) between the control network and the corporate/enterprise network, and VLAN segmentation to separate functions and contain compromise.

CISA-ICS-DID-24 · ICS Network Architecture →

Questions people ask about demilitarised zone (dmz)

What is Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)?
A perimeter network segment that sits between an organisation's internal network and the external internet. DMZs host public-facing services while providing an additional layer of security for the internal network.
Why is Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) important for compliance?
Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding demilitarised zone (dmz) helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)?
Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) appears in the requirement text of CISA Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Guidance. Across these standards we have identified 1 control that names it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how demilitarised zone (dmz) applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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