Protocol: A set of rules and standards that govern the communication between two or more devices or systems. This is commonly used in networking and communication systems to ensure that different devices and systems can communicate with each other in a consistent and reliable manner. Examples include TCP/IP and HTTP.
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 D5: Cryptography
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