Internet protocol

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

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Standard protocol for transmission of data from source to destinations in packet-switched communications networks and interconnected systems of such networks.

Framework senses

7 senses across 6 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary2 sensesview framework →

§1: Specifies the format of packets and the addressing scheme
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: An attack using packets with the spoofed source Internet packet (IP) addresses. Scope Note: This technique exploits applications that use authentication based on IP addresses. This technique also may enable an unauthorized user to gain root access on the target system.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Standard protocol for transmission of data from source to destinations in packet-switched communications networks and interconnected systems of such networks.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Standard protocol for transmission of data from source to destinations in packet-switched communications networks and interconnected systems of such networks.

NIST SP 800-171r31 senseview framework →

§1 · attested_usage_pack_match: No definition is given in NIST SP 800-171r3. The term is attested in use at 3 citations in that document; a definition is pending curation.
Increment 2: attested in 800-171r3 without a glossary definition.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: Standard protocol for transmission of data from source to destinations in packet-switched communications networks and interconnected systems of such networks.
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