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Air Gap
Security
Keeping a device totally offline, like storing it in a locked room.
Definition
An air gap means a computer or system is physically separated from the internet and other networks.
In plain English
Keeping a device totally offline, like storing it in a locked room.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Offline systems are much harder to hack remotely, which can protect sensitive data.
Example
Example: A company stores encryption keys on an air‑gapped computer that never connects to Wi‑Fi.