covert channel
covert channel · covert channels
A means of transferring information objects between processes that are not supposed to…A means of transferring information objects between processes that are not supposed to be allowed to communicate according to the security policy.
Meaning
1 sensesA means of transferring information objects between processes that are not supposed to be allowed to communicate according to the security policy.
Origin
The term was introduced in 1973 by Butler Lampson.The term was introduced in 1973 by Butler Lampson.
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Forms
plural: covert channels| Singular | covert channel |
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See also
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