Switch

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A device that connects more than two LAN segments that use the same data link and network protocol.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: A switch is a networking device that keeps track of MAC addresses attached to each of its ports so that data is only transmitted on the ports that are the intended recipient of the data.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A device that connects more than two LAN segments that use the same data link and network protocol.