Which of the following best describes a DMZ?
A) a network of computers configured with robust firewall software
B) a subnet of publicly accessible servers placed outside the internal network
C) a private subnet that is inaccessible to both the Internet and the company network
D) a proxy server farm used to protect the identity of internal servers

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A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a subnet of publicly accessible servers that are placed outside the internal network. This helps to protect the internal network by isolating sensitive internal resources, such as databases or application servers, from the public-facing servers in the DMZ. Robust firewall software can also be used to further secure the DMZ. Option A is only partially correct, as the network of computers could be a DMZ but not necessarily configured with robust firewall software. Option C is incorrect, as the private subnet would not be accessible to the public or company network, defeating the purpose of having a DMZ. Option D is incorrect, as a proxy server farm is used for caching and routing traffic, not specifically for protecting the identity of internal servers.

Which of the Following Best Describes a DMZ