CS KAIROS · LEARNING LIBRARY

M08 · Sniffing

Reason about payload, encryption and metadata visibility.

Concept map

  1. Packet visibility: what does encryption protect?

    Packet capture observes traffic at its capture point. Encryption protects payload content, while some connection metadata remains visible and vantage point limits what can be observed.

  2. Q&A · Decisions & explanations

    Explain the correct choice and why the alternatives fail.

  3. Safe practice & evidence check

    Record your own decision or output, then compare it with the expected result.

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