Re: [dhcwg] [saag] Fw:Fw:New Version Notification for draft-cui-dhc-dhcpv6-encryption-02.txt

Erik Kline <ek@google.com> Thu, 30 July 2015 09:42 UTC

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Subject: Re: [dhcwg] [saag] Fw:Fw:New Version Notification for draft-cui-dhc-dhcpv6-encryption-02.txt
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>>Even in the "trusted network" scenario, the gain is only apparent in the
>> absence of link-layer protection. For example, enterprise Wi-Fi networks
>> typically use 802.1x and EAP to negotiate a link-layer encryption key
>> specific to the client. This goes a long way towards protecting all the link
>> traffic, including DHCP. Clearly there is a residual risk of on-line
>> attackers, such as a local computer owned by a virus. That risk is generally
>> mitigated by filters in the switches, restricting the sending of DHCP and RA
>> packets. DHCP encryption would be useful if it was easier to deploy than
>> those filters, and more secure.
>>
> [Lishan]: The link-layer encryption 802.1x and EAP you mentioned is only
> designed for the Wi-Fi network. For the general scenario, such as wired
> environment, the DHCP encryption is needed.

802.1x works on wired ethernet.