Full Description
Scope
Replace Figure 9-4 with Figure 9-4 from IEEE Std 802.1AE-2006.
Purpose
This standard will facilitate secure communication over publicly accessible LAN/MAN media for which security has not already been defined, and allow the use of IEEE Std 802.1X, already widespread and supported by multiple vendors, in additional applications.
Abstract
Corrigendum Standard - Active.How all or part of a network can be secured transparently to peer protocol entities that use the MAC Service provided by IEEE 802(R) LANs to communicate is specified in this standard. AC security (MACsec) provides connectionless user data confidentiality, data frame integrity, and data origin authenticity.