RFC 7115 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2014
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Origin Validation Operation Based on the Resource Public Key Infrastructure
Overview
RFC 7115, “Origin Validation Operation Based on the Resource Public Key Infrastructure”, is a Best Current Practice document published in January 2014 by R. Bush. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Deployment of BGP origin validation that is based on the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) has many operational considerations. This document attempts to collect and present those that are most critical. It is expected to evolve as RPKI-based origin validation continues to be deployed and the dynamics are better understood.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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