Conditional BGP advertising for dynamic group VPN (DGVPN) clients
US7720995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/065
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a host within a group, a method for ensuring secure communications is provided. The method involves (a) determining if a group security policy is in place for secure communication between hosts within the group, (b) if the group security policy is in place, advertising routing information to another host within the group, and (c) if the group security policy is not in place, refraining from advertising routing information to the other host. Corresponding apparatus and computer program product embodiments are also provided.
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