Trusted Channel

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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A channel where the endpoints are known and data integrity is protected in transit. Depending on the communications protocol used, data privacy may be protected in transit. Examples include SSL, IPSEC, and secure physical connection.

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

§1: A channel where the endpoints are known and data integrity is protected in transit. Depending on the communications protocol used, data privacy may be protected in transit. Examples include SSL, IPSEC, and secure physical connection.

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

§1: A channel where the endpoints are known and data integrity is protected in transit. Depending on the communications protocol used, data privacy may be protected in transit. Examples include SSL, IPSEC, and secure physical connection.