Covert Channel: A communication channel that enables information transfer in a way that violates security policies, typically by using mechanisms that were not originally intended for communication. This can include using system properties or resources (like processor usage or file modification times) to covertly transmit information, enabling entities to communicate surreptitiously without detection.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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