Protocol stack: A layered set of protocols that are used to implement a particular networking or communication system. This is commonly used in networking and communication systems to provide a complete and consistent set of protocols for a particular application. Examples include the OSI model and the TCP/IP stack.
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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