Can you explain how traceroute is used in the practice of cybersecurity?

"Traceroute is a tool used by cybersecurity professionals to determine the path a packet follows across a network. The traceroute identifies each point or network device a packet passes through. It is used to determine why a packet may not be reaching its intended destination and whether this is related to a cybersecurity issue. At the NSA, I envision traceroutes are used to monitor the security of networks used by the military and other government entities."

Tracerts and Traceroutes are commonly used methods in the hacking and cyber security community for mapping out the routes by which data travels from its source to its target destination. This helps with connecting multiple devices, such as networks, systems, and routers, which the data travels along the way to the target. "Through our Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, NSA partners with allies, private industry, academics, and researchers to strengthen awareness and collaboration to advance the state of cybersecurity. NSA employs a wide variety of cyber professionals to help protect and defend U.S. government IT systems and to help exploit the intelligence of adversaries. We need cybersecurity professionals with technical expertise and a driving desire to remain at the forefront of their field. Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of cyber professionals."