Virtual circuits: A connection-oriented communication model that allows data to be delivered between two network nodes. They create a logical path between source and destination, mimicking the behavior of a physical circuit but over a shared network infrastructure, providing a degree of isolation and security between communication sessions.
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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