Contention-Based Protocols: Network protocols that allow multiple devices to access the network medium in a manner where conflicts could occur. If two or more devices try to transmit data at the same time, a collision can occur, causing the data to become corrupt. Protocols like CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection) used in Ethernet networks are examples of contention-based protocols.
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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