Deencapsulation: The process of removing headers or top layers from a packet, frame, or other data transmission unit during its journey through a network’s layers in accordance with the layered architecture models such as OSI or TCP/IP. This action is taken by the receiving end of a data transmission to uncover the original data and interpret it correctly.
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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