June 16, 2026

PP114: MACsec Overview

PP114: MACsec Overview
PP114: MACsec Overview
Packet Protector
PP114: MACsec Overview

MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) encrypts Ethernet frames hop-by-hop at Layer 2 — before traffic even hits IP — making it one of the strongest protections you can put on wire. It’s been in the standards for years, hardware support is widespread, and yet most organizations aren’t running it. JJ and Drew dig into why: the hardware... Read more »