RFC 8968 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2021
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Babel Routing Protocol over Datagram Transport Layer Security
Overview
RFC 8968, “Babel Routing Protocol over Datagram Transport Layer Security”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2021 by A. Décimo, D. Schinazi, J. Chroboczek. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Babel Routing Protocol does not contain any means to authenticate neighbours or provide integrity or confidentiality for messages sent between them. This document specifies a mechanism to ensure these properties using Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS).
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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