Provides detailed guidance on securing MACsec-enabled routers, including configuring Power-on Self-Test (KAT) for FIPS compliance, managing dynamic power allocation, and implementing secure Type 6 password encryption for pre-shared keys.
This chapter provides detailed guidance on securing MACsec-enabled routers, including configuring Power-on Self-Test (KAT) for FIPS compliance, managing dynamic power allocation for MACsec ports, and implementing secure MACsec pre-shared keys using Type 6 password encryption. Users can follow step-by-step procedures to ensure cryptographic integrity, robust key management, and optimal power distribution on supported routers.
Power-on Self-Test KAT for Common Criteria and FIPS
Describes the Power-on Self-Test (POST) Known Answer Test (KAT) mechanism, which verifies the cryptographic integrity of hardware components at startup to support compliance with security standards like FIPS.
Dynamic power management for MACsec-enabled ports
Explains the dynamic power management function, which validates power availability for MACsec sessions and prevents session establishment if the system cannot provide sufficient power to the configured interfaces.
MACsec pre-shared keys with Type 6 password encryption
Defines the Type 6 password encryption scheme, which uses AES-256 symmetric encryption to store MACsec pre-shared keys securely, preventing plaintext exposure in configuration files.