Hostile Network

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A network environment assumed to be untrusted, observable, or actively manipulated by adversaries, such as public Wi-Fi or compromised internal segments. Designing for a hostile network means relying on encryption, strong authentication, and least trust in the transport itself.

    In plain English: A network you assume may be monitored or tampered with by attackers.

    Example: "The app was designed for a hostile network, so every API call required mutual authentication and transport encryption."

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