Host-to-host transport layer: The layer of the OSI model responsible for providing reliable end-to-end communication between devices in a network, ensuring data integrity and proper sequencing. Examples include Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) within the Internet protocol suite.
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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