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secure communication protocol

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, authentication, and content-integrity protection.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3

  A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, source authentication, and data integrity protection.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 under Secure communication protocol [Superseded]

  A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, source authentication, and integrity protection.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under Secure communication protocol

  A communication protocol that provides the appropriate confidentiality, authentication and content-integrity protection.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 under Secure communication protocol [Superseded]