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PCAP

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000894

A file format used to store network packet data captured by a packet sniffer or network analyzer. It contains raw network traffic, including headers and payloads, allowing for detailed analysis of communication protocols and network behavior. Tools like Wireshark commonly use the PCAP format for network troubleshooting and security auditing.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000894
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000894",
  "term": "PCAP",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A file format used to store network packet data captured by a packet sniffer or network analyzer. It contains raw network traffic, including headers and payloads, allowing for detailed analysis of communication protocols and network behavior. Tools like Wireshark commonly use the PCAP format for network troubleshooting and security auditing.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/pcap/"
}

Record 985 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.