IEEE 802.3: Commonly known as Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 is a family of standards defining the physical layer and data link layer’s media access control (MAC) of wired networks. The standard forms the basis for the most widely deployed local area network (LAN) technology, Ethernet, allowing for devices to communicate within the same network and supporting a broad range of applications, including office networks, data centers, and telecommunication services.
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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