Defined term
Host
Host: A host is any hardware device that has the capability of permitting access to a network via a user interface, specialized software, network address,…
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Definition
A host is any hardware device that has the capability of permitting access to a network via a user interface, specialized software, network address, protocol stack, or any other means. Some examples include, but are not limited to, computers, personal electronic devices, thin clients, and multi-functional devices.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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