Active Net Issues
Security
Need to prevent adverse functions
Approaches include strict semantics (SecuNet),
polices (Android/FAIN), and ‘sandboxes’
(execution environments)
Performance
‘Slow path’ for option-filled data packets in routers
Lack of inter-layer information leads to…
Redundant functions between layers (e.g., Application
layer routing/discovery)
Sub-optimal performance of end-to-end flows