BGP security extension

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

BGPsec

NIST TN 2060

Definition(s):

Security extension to the BGP protocol. It allows to digitally sign path information that can be independently verified and therefore eliminate the possibility to alter path information without notice.
Source(s):
NIST TN 2060

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