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How Do “Air-Gapped” Systems Relate to Cold Storage Security?

An air-gapped system is a computer or network that is physically isolated and has no connection to the internet or any unsecured network. In cold storage, private keys are managed on an air-gapped machine to ensure maximum security against remote cyber-attacks.

This is a critical defense layer, as data cannot be exfiltrated without a physical breach.

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