Distributed network
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-001423
A network configuration where every participant can communicate with one another without going through a centralized point. Since there are multiple pathways for communication, the loss of any participant will not prevent communication. This is also known as peer-to-peer network.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-001423 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | NISTIR 8202; NIST CSRC Glossary |
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