FCC's Proposed Rulemaking for BGP Security
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at bolstering the security of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which is essential to the global Internet routing system. The FCC proposes that Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) providers develop and update BGP security risk management plans annually. These plans must outline specific efforts and future strategies for securing BGP routing architectures using methods like Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and peer-locking, including route origin authorization and validation processes.
Additionally, the FCC suggests that service providers submit quarterly reports with selected data to measure progress in implementing RPKI. These reports will help assess the effectiveness of current measures and determine if additional actions are necessary. The proposals aim to improve BGP security by ensuring that service providers actively manage and mitigate security risks.
These measures align with the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which emphasizes the importance of securing the Internet's technical foundation and identifies BGP vulnerabilities as a key priority. The FCC's proposed rules represent a proactive step towards strengthening the security of the Internet’s routing system, ensuring safer and more reliable online connectivity. These proposals are part of a larger effort involving various stakeholders to address secure routing issues on the Internet, reflecting a commitment to enhancing overall cybersecurity and resilience.
Regulatory Impact
- Top Priority: Yes
- Type of Certificate: No
- Spectrum Bands: No
- Import Changes HS Codes: No
- Standard Changes: No
- Product Changes: Yes
- Label Changes: No
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