Technical Summary
This document provides a security framework for Multiprotocol Label
Switching (MPLS) and Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching
(GMPLS) Networks. This document addresses the security aspects
that are relevant in the context of MPLS and GMPLS. It describes
the security threats, the related defensive techniques, and the
mechanisms for detection and reporting. This document emphasizes
RSVP-TE and LDP security considerations, as well as Inter-AS and
Inter-provider security considerations for building and maintaining
MPLS and GMPLS networks across different domains or different
Service Providers.
Working Group Summary
Nothing worth noting in the WG process. Good consensus.
Document Quality
This is an informational framework.
The Document is now widely referenced by other documents.
The document has been well reviewed in the MPLS and CCAMP WGs.
It has also received a substantial (earlyish) SecDir review and
been updated
The document was gen-Art reviewed.
Personnel
Martin Vigoureux is the Document Shepherd
Tim Polk is the responsible Area Director
RFC Editor Note
RFC Editor: please note that this Informational document went
through IETF Last Call and so has IETF consensus. Please add the
appropriate boilerplate.
RFC Editor: please check with the sponsoring AD to ensure that
a final copyright issue is resolved in AUTH48.