Internet protocol

nouncandidate·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

5 senses across 4 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.