Packet: A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network. Packets are the basic units that carry data in network communications, enabling information to be segmented, transmitted, routed, and received across diverse systems and devices. The security of packet transmission can be enhanced with various mechanisms like encryption to protect the data from interception or tampering during transit.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | 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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