SNLA462 January   2025 DP83TC817S-Q1

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction to MACsec
  5. 2Critical Role of MACsec in Automotive Security
    1. 2.1 Real World Applications
    2. 2.2 Common Security Threats
    3. 2.3 MACsec Security Measures
  6. 3How MACsec Works in a System
  7. 4MACsec Block
  8. 5MACsec at the PHY Level
  9. 6Conclusion

2.2 Common Security Threats

In today’s interconnected world, Ethernet applications are susceptible to a multitude of external security threats:

  • Eavesdropping
    Interception of data being transmitted over the network by an unknown party.
  • Man in the Middle Attacks
    Insertion into the communication between two devices, potentially altering or stealing data.
  • Replay Attacks
    The capture and retransmission of data packets to create unauthorized effects.
  • Unauthorized Access
    Devices without proper credentials accessing the network, potentially gaining sensitive information.
External Threat Figure 2-1 External Threat