Protocols are like languages, in the sense that they aren't the data or protection of data, but provides a structural framework for communicating. Languages are

Protocols are like languages, in the sense that they aren't the data or protection of data, but provides a structural framework for communicating. Languages are also in itself not information, and not secure, it's only when you apply security that happens. This can be compared to letting people try reverse engineer some indigenous language in my eyes.