👉 Jail computing is a security mechanism that isolates and restricts the execution of specific applications or processes on a computer system, typically to protect against malware, rootkits, or other malicious software. This is achieved by placing the target application within a virtual machine (VM) or a container environment, which acts as a sandbox. When the application attempts to access system resources or execute commands outside its controlled environment, the operating system intercepts these actions and prevents them, effectively isolating the application from the rest of the system. This isolation ensures that even if the application is compromised, it cannot harm other parts of the system or access sensitive data. Jail computing is commonly used in security-focused operating systems and environments to enhance the protection of critical applications and maintain system integrity.
