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Media Access Control Security

Data Link Layer — Security & VPN

Protocol Overview

Full Name Media Access Control Security
Abbreviation MACsec
OSI Layer Data Link Layer
Category Security & VPN

About MACsec

IEEE 802.1AE standard providing hop-by-hop encryption and integrity verification of Ethernet frames. Protects against man-in-the-middle attacks on LAN and metro Ethernet links.

Data Link Layer Security & VPN

Related Protocols — Data Link Layer