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Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
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This paper considers the protection of traffic using the Frame Relay service. First, we briefly describe the structure and functionality of the Frame Relay interface. Differences between the PTTs and the private vendor community with respect to Frame Relay interface are outlined. Then, we consider why the existing security protocols are inadequate in protecting the Frame Relay traffic effectively. This leads to the proposal of a new security sublayer (SFRC) which provides Secure Frame Relay Connections. Initially, we discuss the choice behind the placement of the SFRC sublayer within the Frame Relay interface. Then, we present the security services provided by the SFRC sublayer, the structure of the protocol data unit it employs for secure transfer of data and the types of MIB objects controlling its functionality. Finally, we suggest some supplementary security services not directly supported by the SFRC entities for future consideration.