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== Risks == [[IXP]] [[vulnerabilities]] can affect the [[ISP]]s that rely on them to [[exchange data]] with other [[ISP]]s. [[Threat]]s to [[IXP]]s can come externally through physical [[damage]] and [[disruption]], or internally through [[configuration]] [[errors]]. [[IXP]]s can be [[disrupt]]ed internally from within the [[Internet]]; however, they are more susceptible to external forces. Physical [[destruction]] or [[disruption]] of a major [[IXP]] would have a severe impact on the [[Internet]], resulting in [[network outage]]s and heavy [[congestion]]. Although there has never been a case of physical [[destruction]] of an [[IXP]], there are a few cases of [[disruption]] from other external causes. . . . [[External threat]]s to major [[IXP]]s, though rare, can greatly stress the [[Internet infrastructure]]. [[IXP]] owners protect their [[asset]]s by utilizing facilities with 24-hour [[security]], backup power, and various forms of shielding. . . . [M]ost [[IXP]]s are [[collocate]]d at facilities shared by [[interexchange carrier]]s ([[IEC]]) and competitive [[local exchange carrier]]s ([[CLEC]]). However, as more and more [[asset]]s are [[collocate]]d within single facilities, they become higher value [[target]]s for [[attack]] because the potential impact is greater.
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