Header

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

A portion of a packet that contains layer-specific information such as addresses.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-113

The section of an email message that contains vital information about the message, including origination date, sender, recipient(s), delivery path, subject, and format information. The header is generally left in clear text even when the body of the email message is encrypted.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-45 Version 2

Glossary Comments

Comments about specific definitions should be sent to the authors of the linked Source publication. For NIST publications, an email is usually found within the document.

Comments about the glossary's presentation and functionality should be sent to secglossary@nist.gov.

See NISTIR 7298 Rev. 3 for additional details.

You are viewing this page in an unauthorized frame window.

Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Resource Center

Computer Security Resource Center

Header

Glossary Comments