RFC 8061 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2017
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Locator/ID Separation Protocol Data-Plane Confidentiality
Overview
RFC 8061, “Locator/ID Separation Protocol Data-Plane Confidentiality”, is an Experimental document published in February 2017 by D. Farinacci, B. Weis. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a mechanism for encrypting traffic encapsulated using the Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP). The design describes how key exchange is achieved using existing LISP control-plane mechanisms as well as how to secure the LISP data plane from third-party surveillance attacks.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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