Trailer (in networking): A data packet’s trailing part, containing control information for data communication, such as error checking and other types of metadata. Trailers are used to ensure the integrity and proper transmission of data packets.
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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