Network+ N10-009 Layer 6 (Presentation)
The Presentation layer translates and formats data between the network and the application, handling tasks like data conversion (e.g., ASCII ↔ EBCDIC), compression, and encryption/decryption to ensure that the receiving system can interpret it properly.
Presentation Layer
Formats the data to be exchanged and secures that data with proper encryption.
Key Terms
Presentation Layer
Formats the data to be exchanged and secures that data with proper encryption.
Data Formating
Data is formatted by the computer to have compatibility between different devices.
Encryption
Used to scramble the data in transit to keep it secure from prying eyes and proivde data confidentiality.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Presentation Layer | Formats the data to be exchanged and secures that data with proper encryption. |
Data Formating | Data is formatted by the computer to have compatibility between different devices. |
Encryption | Used to scramble the data in transit to keep it secure from prying eyes and proivde data confidentiality. |