Trusted channel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004427",
  "term": "Trusted channel",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A channel where the endpoints are known and data integrity is protected in transit. Depending on the communications protocol used, data privacy may be protected in transit. Examples include transport layer security (TLS), IP security (IPSec), and secure physical connection.\n\n2. A means by which two systems can communicate with necessary security and privacy assurances.\n\n3. A protected communication link established between the cryptographic module and a sender or receiver (including another cryptographic module) to securely communicate and verify the validity of plaintext CSPs, keys, authentication data, and other sensitive data. Also called a secure channel.",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022",
    "CNSSI 4009-2022 from ISO/IEC 15408-1:2009 (adapted)",
    "NIST SP 800-152",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/trusted-channel/"
}