Protocol Data Unit

nounverified· unreviewed·updated Aug 30, 2026

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

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 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.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

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