A communication network includes a plurality of nodes, wherein each of the nodes is operably connected to a bus. A transmitting node sends a data communication to a receiving node in accordance with a protocol. Each data communication contains information to be communicated within a data frame structure. The receiving node is configured to determine a compromised state of the transmitting node from data communication and to initiate a response method. The transmitting node disassociates from the bus in accordance with the detection trigger and coordinated response strategy.