Attenuation: The reduction in signal strength as it travels through a medium, such as cables or air. In networking, attenuation can degrade data transmission quality as signals are weakened over distance or through obstacles, potentially impacting communication and requiring countermeasures to maintain signal integrity.
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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