Tunnel: A secure communication channel that uses encryption and encapsulation to transmit data privately across public networks. Often used in the context of VPNs to ensure secure, remote access to a network, keeping the data confidential and intact from end to end.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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