RFC 1281 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Guidelines for the Secure Operation of the Internet
Overview
RFC 1281, “Guidelines for the Secure Operation of the Internet”, is an Informational document published in November 1991 by R. Pethia, S. Crocker, B. Fraser. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The purpose of this document is to provide a set of guidelines to aid in the secure operation of the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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