rpki-client
A software client for implementing Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) to secure BGP routing by validating route origin authorizations.
Product Information
- Description
- rpki-client implements Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) validation for Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security by verifying Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs). The software fetches and processes RPKI data from Relying Party (RP) repositories, validating cryptographic signatures to ensure routing announcements originate from authorized Autonomous Systems. Key features include support for the RPKI-to-Router (RTR) protocol for real-time validation updates, compatibility with multiple RPKI repository formats, and integration with routing daemons like BIRD and OpenBGPD. This enables network operators to prevent route hijacking and misconfiguration by rejecting invalid BGP announcements, enhancing overall internet routing security. The client operates as a lightweight daemon that can be deployed alongside existing routing infrastructure.
- Maintainer
- rpki-client company
- License
- ISC
- Last Activity
- 2026-02-04
- Categories
- Network Infrastructure
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