Defined term
Secure Communication Protocol
Secure Communication Protocol: A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, authentication, and content-integrity protection.
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Definition
A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, authentication, and content-integrity protection.
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A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, authentication, and content-integrity protection. (SP 800-57 Part 1; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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