AWS Direct Connect now supports IEEE 802.1AE MAC Security Standard (MACsec) encryption on Partner-owned interconnects terminated on supported physical devices. Partners using supported devices can now encrypt the Layer 2 connection between their edge network device and the Direct Connect device at over 100 Points of Presence globally where MACsec is supported.
MACsec is designed to deliver native, near line-rate, point-to-point encryption at Layer 2 between AWS’ network device and the Partner’s edge device on the other end of that connection. Partners who enable the feature can now encrypt all customer traffic traversing the secured link.
The Direct Connect User Guide provides instructions for how to set up MACsec on supported 10Gbps and 100Gbps interconnects. Partners can request MACsec-capable interconnects and manage the new feature through the Direct Connect Console or supported APIs.
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Source: Amazon Web Services
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