Addressing: In the context of computer networks, addressing refers to the assignment of a unique identifier to each device or destination on the network. This identifier, also known as an IP address, allows devices to communicate with each other and route data packets to their intended destination. Examples of addressing include the use of IP addresses in the Internet Protocol (IP) to identify computers on the Internet and the use of MAC addresses in local area networks (LANs) to identify individual network devices.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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