RE: Security over SONET/SDH

[Jamie Bowden <jamie () photon com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Weeks [mailto:surfer () mauigateway com]
> ------------ joelja () bogus com wrote: ------------
> From: joel jaeggli <joelja () bogus com>
>
> > That's why I'm trying to follow up on the original question.  Is
> > there something similar the global public can use to secure their
> > connections that is not government designed.  This is even more
> > important on microwave shots when security is desired.
>
> :: plenty of standardized RF link-layers support strong encryption.
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>
>
> Ah, thanks.  That comment gave me the the search terms I needed,
> but I keep seeing sentences like this "Due to the encryption
> employed in these products, they are export controlled items and
> are regulated by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the
> U.S. Department of Commerce. They may not be exported or shipped
> for re-export to restricted countries..."  wheee! :-)

Actually, you CAN do that, but you have to apply for ITAR exceptions.  EXIM is complex and you really want a good legal 
team who are familiar with it hand holding you through it (and on extended retainer going forward...).

Jamie