Network Hop: A network hop occurs when a packet is forwarded from one network device, such as a router or gateway, to another device along the path from its source to its destination. Each hop represents one portion of the path that a data packet takes as it traverses a network. The number of hops can affect the latency and speed of data transmission.
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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