Switch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004160",
  "term": "Switch",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A network device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.\n\n2. A device that channels incoming data from any of multiple input ports to the specific output port that will take the data toward its intended destination.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-47 [Superseded]",
    "NISTIR 8183 from whatis.com; NISTIR 8183A Vol. 1 from whatis.com; NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2 from whatis.com; NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3 from whatis.com; NISTIR 8183 Rev. 1 from whatis.com",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/switch/"
}