Overt Channel

nounverified· unreviewed·updated Aug 30, 2026

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

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 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.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

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