UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UDP is a connectionless transport protocol that sends data without establishing a session or guaranteeing delivery. It is faster than TCP but less reliable.
Cómo se usa en ciberseguridad
Cybersecurity teams monitor UDP traffic for DNS amplification attacks and other DDoS vectors. SOC analysts investigate unexpected UDP flows that may indicate data exfiltration or tunneling. Threat intelligence analysts track botnets that abuse UDP-based protocols.
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