Security Requirements of Time Protocols in Packet Switched Networks
RFC 7384, “Security Requirements of Time Protocols in Packet Switched Networks”, is an Informational document published in October 2014 by T. Mizrahi. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
As time and frequency distribution protocols are becoming increasingly common and widely deployed, concern about their exposure to various security threats is increasing. This document defines a set of security requirements for time protocols, focusing on the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and the Network Time Protocol (NTP). This document also discusses the security impacts of time protocol practices, the performance implications of external security practices on time protocols, and the dependencies between other security services and time synchronization.
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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