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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Broadcast is a network transmission method where data is sent to all devices in a network without any encryption or specific recipient, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized users.
Broadcast Definition: Broadcast is a network transmission method where data is sent to all devices in a network without any encryption or specific recipient, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized users.
Broadcast refers to the delivery of data, messages, or signals to multiple recipients simultaneously. In the context of cybersecurity, broadcasting data in plaintext or "in the clear" means sending information over a network without encryption or protection, making it vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access by malicious actors.
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