Name :   David Mertz, et al. Organization :   N/A Post Date :   9/27/2005 Glossary Comments Glossary Term :   Covert Channel Definition :   Comment :   A communications channel that transfers information using a method not documented in the formal description of a protocol or document format. For example, a Ballot Image or Audit Trail may disclose information that would violate Anonymity and/or Confidentiality, through either design error or malice. Association: Security, Software Engineering Source: OVC