In addition to the efficiency measures mentioned above, DHCP also contributes to network security. By providing efficient IP address management, centralized configuration, lease management, authentication and authorization, and dynamic DNS updates, DHCP can control device access, prevents unauthorized connections, and maintain accurate network configurations.
More specifically, Incognito's Broadband Command Center solution offers built-in security features to prevent denial of service attacks and offer fraud detection and mitigation by taking the following measures:
- Using a penalty box system to detect and temporarily block clients violating the message frequency RFC standard.
- Validating client packets for correct options and formatting and ignoring those that don't comply.
- Empowering operators to report issues to vendors for resolution and/or helping them certify vendor hardware and firmware by identifying incorrect options and facilitating communication about improvements.