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Air Gap

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气隙隔离

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/air gap/

Also known as: air-gapped network, physical isolation

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

An air gap isolates a system from other networks with no routine network connection — reducing remote attack paths (but not USB/sneakernet risks).

Real-World Example

An industrial control laptop never connected to the internet is air-gapped.

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