Border gateway protocol (BGP) is a critical component of internet routing infrastructure, but it is highly vulnerable to attacks. An EU initiative is looking to advance a routing protocol that literally makes the internet work more securely.
BGP vulnerabilities can be exploited to cause improper routing. Network operators are turning to secure BGP (S*BGP), which represents a comprehensive approach to addressing a wide range of security concerns associated with BGP. However, deploying such a secure variant of BGP is challenging.
Further details: Reducing the threat of internet attacks