Protocol Data Unit

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A unit of data specified in a protocol and consisting of protocol information and, possibly, user data.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

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

§1: A unit of data specified in a protocol and consisting of protocol information and, possibly, user data.

FIPS PUB 1881 senseview framework →

§1: A unit of data specified in a protocol and consisting of protocol information and, possibly, user data.