ACL-based firewall

[/ˌeɪ siː ˈɛl ˈbeɪst ˈfaɪərwɔːl/]
nounpl: ACL-based firewalls
firewall baseado em ACL
1. A network security system that uses Access Control Lists (ACLs) to filter incoming and outgoing traffic based on predefined rules that specify which packets are allowed or denied
The company deployed an ACL-based firewall to control network traffic and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive servers.
A empresa implantou um firewall baseado em ACL para controlar o tráfego de rede e prevenir acesso não autorizado aos servidores sensíveis.
2. A firewall implementation that makes permit/deny decisions based on Access Control List rules examining source IP, destination IP, ports, and protocols
An ACL-based firewall can be configured to block all traffic except for specific approved connections.
Um firewall baseado em ACL pode ser configurado para bloquear todo o tráfego, exceto conexões específicas aprovadas.
This is specialized IT terminology commonly used in cybersecurity, network administration, and enterprise IT environments. In Brazil, the English acronym 'ACL' is universally used in technical settings, even in Portuguese documentation. The term reflects the dominance of English in technology sectors globally, and IT professionals in Brazil typically use the English term directly rather than a full Portuguese translation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stateless firewallpacket-filtering firewallrule-based firewallACL firewall
Antonyms / Antônimos
stateful firewallapplication-layer firewallproxy firewall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
firewall baseado em ACL
Standard technical terminology used in IT and networking contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
firewall baseado em ACL / firewall com listas de controle de acesso
Tech hub usage; both technical and slightly more explanatory versions used
Portugal
firewall baseado em ACL / firewall com lista de controlo de acesso
Uses European Portuguese spelling 'controlo' instead of 'controle'
USA/International
ACL-based firewall
Standard English technical term used in networking documentation and enterprise security

Related Words

Access Control Listfirewall rulespacket filteringnetwork securityingress filteringegress filteringIP addressport number

Related Idioms & Phrases

firewall rules
permit/deny decision
packet-level filtering
network access control
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