What is a network protocol? Most textbook writers state something like this: A network protocol is a set of guidelines or standards for the operation of network devices, the methods of operation, and ...

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The latest multiprotocol wireless SoCs aim to connect unconnected “things” with a single chip. This roundup spotlights some ...

Two of the key machine-to-machine (M2M) protocols that form the underpinnings of the Internet of Things are replete with vulnerabilities, design flaws and implementation issues that can leave ...

In networking and communications, the formats, codes and procedures for transmitting a unit of data (frame, packet) from one node to another. Known as a "layer 2 protocol," the data link protocol is ...

A, B, C It's easy as 1, 2, 3 Or simple as do, re, mi A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, Baby you and me -- The Jackson 5 It's easy to learn how to drive a car without understanding ...

We met Mr. Murphy, of “What can go wrong, will” infamy, in the introduction to failure modes and the discussion of failure modes at the foundation levels. Now we will learn his tricks on shared media ...

Five critical vulnerabilities found in various implementations of the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) could allow attackers on the local network to take over tens of millions of enterprise devices as ...