Multi-Hop

Definitions

1. Involving multiple sequential network relays, tunnels, or pivot points between origin and destination rather than a single direct path. In security, multi-hop paths appear in anonymity systems, attacker pivoting, complex VPN routing, and chained administrative access.

   In plain English: Going through multiple intermediate stops instead of one direct connection.

   Example: "The intrusion used a multi-hop path through two internal jump hosts before reaching the payment subnet."

Related Terms

• Bypass
• Fragment Attack
• Low and Slow Attack
• Media Access Control
• Mesh VPN
• Middle Box
• Packet Spoofing
• Packet Replay
• Proxy Detection