FCC proposes BGP security measures

Jessica Rosenworcel wants ISPs to tell her how they’re securing BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) , a critical system for routing internet traffic.

The chairwoman of the US Federal Communications Commission has proposed that the FCC require large broadband service providers to submit confidential reports on their plans to manage security risks associated with their use of BGP. The proposal aims to protect against bad actors who could pose a threat to national security and disrupt critical Internet infrastructure by exploiting …

bgp border border gateway protocol broadband communications confidential critical fcc federal federal communications commission gateway internet internet traffic isps jessica rosenworcel large manage plans protocol reports risks routing securing security security measures security risks service service providers system traffic