Covert timing channel: A surreptitious communication pathway that conveys information by manipulating the timing of events, such as process execution or network packet delivery. By varying these timing characteristics in a controlled manner, an entity can transmit data to a receiving entity that’s observing the same timings, all without arousing suspicion.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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