MACsec
MACsec is performed at the interface (MAC layer) level on the platform, where security keys are exchanged with the neighboring node of the link, resulting in all data beyond the initial Ethernet header being fully encrypted between the two nodes. This makes MACsec a suitable solution for high-speed point-to-point connections, or for end-to-end encryption when all nodes in the path are MACsec aware.
MACsec frame format
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2023 |
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1970 |
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1763 |
4 |
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1718 |
5 |
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1710 |
6 |
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1701 |
7 |
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1684 |
8 |
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1678 |
9 |
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1664 |
10 |
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1653 |