Sandboxing
Sandboxing is a security technique that isolates running programs or processes in a restricted environment, preventing them from accessing or affecting other parts of a system. It creates a controlled execution space where untrusted or potentially malicious code can operate safely, limiting its permissions to resources like files, network, or memory. This concept is widely used in software development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to enhance security and stability.
Developers should learn and use sandboxing when building applications that handle untrusted code, such as web browsers, plugin systems, or cloud services, to prevent security breaches and system crashes. It's essential for testing software in isolated environments, running third-party scripts safely, and implementing secure multi-tenant architectures in platforms like SaaS or serverless computing. By isolating processes, sandboxing reduces the risk of malware spread and ensures application reliability.