Area Border Router (ABR): A router that connects different OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) areas within a network. It is used to connect different OSPF areas and allow for communication between them. Examples include routers in a large enterprise network or a service provider network.
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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