Sandboxen

Sandboxen is the plural form of sandbox, a term used in German-language and other technical contexts to denote one or more sandbox environments. A sandbox is a controlled, isolated space designed to run untrusted code or to provide a safe place for experimentation. In everyday language, it also refers to a physical play area filled with sand.

Physical sandbox: Typically a shallow container or play area filled with sand, used for children's outdoor play. Best practices emphasize clean, chemical-free sand, stable boundaries, and regular cleaning to minimize contamination, with supervision for safety and hygiene.

Digital sandbox: A cybersecurity and software testing concept, an isolated environment that restricts access to the host system. Used for software development, malware analysis, and secure browsing. Examples include Windows Sandbox, browser sandboxing, and container technologies that implement sandboxing principles.

Limitations: Sandboxes reduce risk but are not foolproof; vulnerabilities can escape or configurations can grant unintended privileges. They work best as part of defense-in-depth, complemented by monitoring, access controls, and strict least-privilege policies.

In research and education, sandbox environments enable experimentation without affecting production systems.