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Models of Trust for the RPKI

Models of Trust for the RPKI

Geoff Huston

13 min read

There are five RPKI Trust Anchors, one for each RIR. But if one of these trusted operators were coerced into falsely issuing a certificate, there's no way relying parties could avoid being misled. Geoff Huston talks about the adopted approach to RPKI Trust Anchors and how things might be improved.

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Security Control Changes Due to TLS Encrypted ClientHello

Security Control Changes Due to TLS Encrypted ClientHello

Kathleen Moriarty

8 min read

The way we defend our systems is shifting right now thanks to a major change to the Transport Layer Protocol (TLS) taking place between the browser and a new device called the client-facing server.

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Using Timestamps Inside RPKI Objects to Optimise RRDP-RSYNC Transport Switchovers

Using Timestamps Inside RPKI Objects to Optimise RRDP-RSYNC Transport Switchovers

Job Snijders

13 min read

Tricks to help reduce bandwidth and CPU cycles for both RPKI Publication Point servers and RPKI validators when switching between RRDP and RSYNC transports, as implemented in rpki-client.

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Announcing RIPE NCC’s Public Bug Bounty Program

Announcing RIPE NCC’s Public Bug Bounty Program

Emir Cuneyt Akkutlu

5 min read

At the RIPE NCC, we’re dedicated to prioritising security and trust for our community and the sensitive information we handle. With that in mind, we’re very glad to announce that we're opening up our bug bounty program to anyone who wants to take part.

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Who’s Waiting on the IPv4 Waiting List?

Who’s Waiting on the IPv4 Waiting List?

Antony Gollan

12 min read

Four years after our IPv4 waiting list became active, and with more than a thousand LIRs in the queue for an allocation, how successful has the list been at providing at least a minimal amount of IPv4 space to newcomers?

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Two Years of Selective Peering with RIS

Two Years of Selective Peering with RIS

Emile Aben

8 min read

The peering strategy for RIS has traditionally been an open one, geared towards maximising the number of peers. But over the past couple of years we've been working with a more selective approach that reduces redundancy and cost, while also helping make sure RIS provides a diverse view of global ro…

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Palestine Internet Connectivity as Seen in BGP

Palestine Internet Connectivity as Seen in BGP

Qasim Lone

9 min read

What does Internet routing data tell us about how the Internet in Palestine has fared since the outbreak of war in October.

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Do You Need IS027001 Compliance? Then Check Your Clocks!

Do You Need IS027001 Compliance? Then Check Your Clocks!

Fredrik Lindeberg

4 min read

ISO27001 compliance now relies on accurate and redundant time. The latest guidelines make specific recommendations about what time sources you should use and the setup you need. So how do you ensure your organisation is compliant? Netnod’s Security Expert, Fredrik Lindeberg, answers.

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The Need for Programmability in Routing Protocols

The Need for Programmability in Routing Protocols

Thomas Wirtgen

11 min read

Networks change over time, and so do their needs. In response, network operators are constantly improving the services they offer, which often leads to proposals for new features to extend network protocols. To help speed up network innovation, we introduce xBGP, which allows all BGP implementation…

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RIPE NCC Internet Country Report: Türkiye

RIPE NCC Internet Country Report: Türkiye

Suzanne Taylor

3 min read

We take a comprehensive look at the Internet landscape in Türkiye as the next in our series of RIPE NCC Internet Country Reports.

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