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Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices
Question
What would BEST define a covert channel?
Options
- AAn undocumented backdoor that has been left by a programmer in an operating system
- BAn open system port that should be closed.
- CA communication channel that allows transfer of information in a manner that violates the
- DA trojan horse.
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Topics
#Covert Channels#Information Security Concepts#Security Policy#Data Exfiltration