Packet internet groper (PING): A utility used to test the reachability and round-trip time of a network host. PING is commonly used by IT professionals to diagnose network connectivity issues and monitor the performance of a network. For example, a user may use PING to check if a website is online, measure the response time of a server, or verify that a remote device is reachable.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | 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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