Overt Channel

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Communications path within a computer system or network designed for the authorized transfer of data. See Covert Channel.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

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

§1: Communications path within a computer system or network designed for the authorized transfer of data. See Covert Channel.

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

§1: Communications path within a computer system or network designed for the authorized transfer of data. See Covert Channel.