#L2Encryption

2025-06-06

πŸ” MACsec: Layer 2 Encryption for Modern Networks
When IPsec or TLS are too high in the stack, MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) offers an efficient way to secure Ethernet frames at Layer 2β€”with low latency and line-rate performance.

In this post:
β€’ How MACsec works (SCI, SAK, EAPoL)
β€’ Trust model: Secure vs. insecure ports
β€’ Hardware dependencies & deployment scope
β€’ Typical use cases in data centers and enterprise access

πŸ“– Full breakdown here:
πŸ”— cloudswit.ch/blogs/what-is-mac

#MACsec #8021AE #NetworkSecurity #L2Encryption #DataCenter #ZeroTrust #SONiC #CloudSwit #OpenNetworking #NetSec

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