Data Terminal Equipment (DTE): A device at the user end of a communication link that serves as a data source, destination, or both. This can include devices like computers, printers, and terminals. DTEs communicate with data circuit-terminating equipment to establish, maintain, and terminate communication sessions and to manage the data exchange between them. DTE devices are typically the endpoints in a communication link, while Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) serves as the intermediary.
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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