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Encryption in transit refers to protecting data while it moves from one place to another. There are many options available for encrypting data as it moves over a network. The most common are , , and host-level encryption. Each of these approaches has its advantages and disadvantages, and each operates at a different level of the network stack. Using the OSI Model, MACsec operates at , IPsec operates at , and host level, including TLS and SSH, typically operates at Layers 4-7 within the clients and servers rather than at the network level. Megaport works with customers using various combinations of all of these protocols, along with many others. For more information about using MACsec with your Megaport services, see Using MACsec with Megaport. For more information about using IPsec with your Megaport services, see Using IPsec with Megaport.

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Last modified on August 21, 2026