IP address: An IP address is a numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to an IP network. It serves two primary functions – host or network interface identification and location addressing. IP addresses are essential for routing and delivering packets of data across networks, ensuring that information reaches its correct destination.
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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