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Briefing: Switzerland Built an Alternative to BGP
Strategic angle: A new routing protocol emerges from Switzerland as a potential replacement for BGP.
editorial-staff
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Updated 24 days ago
A new routing protocol has been developed in Switzerland as a potential alternative to the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This initiative is designed to improve the security of internet routing.
The protocol seeks to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with the current BGP system, which has been criticized for its security weaknesses.
This development is gaining traction within technical communities and among experts, indicating a growing interest in enhancing the robustness of internet infrastructure.