Data Packet: A unit of data made into a single package that travels along a given network path. Packets are used to transport user data and control information in systems based on packet switching, such as the Internet. Each packet contains the source and destination addresses along with payload data. Packets are routed through networks to their destination, where they are reassembled into the original message.
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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