The Pros & Cons of Self-administered BGP Diversion

Should network owners count on third parties - and in this case Nexusguard - in provisioning for and executing network traffic route diversions? That’s not a loaded question. While we absolutely possess the experience and hands-on skills the network owner can trust, many network owners may still prefer to retain control of the process because they are ultimately accountable to the operability of their own network.

 

 

This paper will evaluate the different route diversion options and their impact and highlight the different facets one should consider before deciding whose hands to entrust their keys to.