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Ethernet

nounid 2488·updated May 12, 2026
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A popular network protocol and cabling scheme that uses a bus topology and carrier sense multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD) to prevent network failures or collisions when two devices try to access the network at the same time

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Variants

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Ethernets
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Ethernet's
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Ethernets'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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The most widely-installed LAN technology. Specified in a standard, IEEE 802.3, an Ethernet LAN typically uses coaxial cable or special grades of twisted pair wires. Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a CSMA/CD protocol.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A popular network protocol and cabling scheme that uses a bus topology and carrier sense multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD) to prevent network failures or collisions when two devices try to access the network at the same time
Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →
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a type of network technology for local area networks

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