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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a network protocol used to send error messages and operational information indicating issues with packet delivery in IP networks.
ICMP Definition: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a network protocol used to send error messages and operational information indicating issues with packet delivery in IP networks.
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a network layer protocol used by network devices to communicate error and control messages regarding the health and status of data transmissions within an IP network. It is commonly employed for diagnostics, troubleshooting, and network management purposes, providing feedback on issues such as unreachable hosts, network congestion, and time-to-live exceeded.
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