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Securing the Internet's Routing Infrastructure.

The article discusses security for the Internet’s routing structure. A major problem is the ability of hackers to intercept or reroute Internet communication. The author’s examination of router security covers the basics of what Internet routers do, router vulnerabilities, and a discussion of severa...

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Publicado en:Computer (00189162) Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 21 - 24
Autor principal: Ortiz, Jr., Sixto
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: IEEE Apr2009
Materias:
Network routers
Computer security
Computer hacking
Gateways (Computer networks)
Computer networks
Computer routing equipment
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Sumario:The article discusses security for the Internet’s routing structure. A major problem is the ability of hackers to intercept or reroute Internet communication. The author’s examination of router security covers the basics of what Internet routers do, router vulnerabilities, and a discussion of several ongoing efforts at increasing router security including BGPSec technology, RPKI infrastructures, Secure BGP, and Secure Origin BGP. He concludes by acknowledging obstacles to greater use of routing-security methods. INSET: A VARIETY OF ROUTING ATTACKS.