Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
In computer science, messages refer to data or information being transmitted between devices or users through various means such as networks or applications.
Related terms
Data Integrity: Ensuring that data remains unchanged during transmission or storage.
Plain Text: Unencrypted text or data that is easily readable without any special decoding process.
Network Security Protocols: Set of rules designed to protect network communication, including mechanisms for secure messaging.