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Deciding on a Future Path for the Internet Number Community Within ICANN

Deciding on a Future Path for the Internet Number Community Within ICANN

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Antony Gollan

8 min read

The five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are asking their communities for guidance on how they should participate within ICANN in the future. In this article, we provide some much-needed context around this issue.

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So Long Last /8 and Thanks For All the Allocations

So Long Last /8 and Thanks For All the Allocations

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Rene Wilhelm

12 min read

On 17 April 2018, we allocated the last available block of 1,024 addresses in 185/8 - the last /8 we received from IANA back in 2011. This article looks at how this address space was allocated and how it is used today. It's important to keep in mind that while 185/8 is finished, we still have aroun…

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RIPE NCC Membership Focus - Serbia

RIPE NCC Membership Focus - Serbia

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Fergal Cunningham

12 min read

In this article, we take a look at what the RIPE NCC's data shows us about Serbia. We also take the chance to look at how it compares on a number of factors to its neighbours in South-East Europe.

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Engaging the Internet Community in Georgia and Armenia

Engaging the Internet Community in Georgia and Armenia

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Vahan Hovsepyan

8 min read

The RIPE NCC is coming to Georgia and Armenia to carry out academic engagement, LEA training, seminars and member lunches in Armenia and Georgia.

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Bringing DNS Security and Privacy to the End User

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Benno Overeinder

9 min read

The DNS is at the core of most interactions on the Internet. Therefore it is essential to ensure proper authentication and encryption of DNS data. There are number of initiatives that can help users in this context.

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Using RIPEstat to Analyse Cable Cuts in Chile

Using RIPEstat to Analyse Cable Cuts in Chile

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Hugo Salgado

2 min read

On 29 December 2017, one of the largest Internet access providers in the south of Chile suffered a massive Internet outage. We used RIPEstat to measure the effect.

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Central Asia and Caucasus - Uncovering the Region

Central Asia and Caucasus - Uncovering the Region

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Vahan Hovsepyan

6 min read

The RIPE NCC is involved in various activities in Central Asia and the Caucasus region to improve engagement, service delivery and outreach. Read here about the first outcomes, where we were in 2017 and where are we going in 2018.

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IGF 2017 Liveblog

IGF 2017 Liveblog

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Chris Buckridge

41 min read

The 12th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) runs from 17 - 21 December 2017 in Geneva, and the RIPE NCC will be liveblogging key moments from the event. Check back on this page from Sunday afternoon for regular updates on the issues, arguments and ideas from RIPE NCC staff and RI…

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IPv6 Addresses, Security and Privacy

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Johanna Ullrich

10 min read

The choice of the IPv6 address format impacts a host's security and privacy. This article discusses this impact, highlights how current address formats deal with matters of security and privacy, and pinpoints shortcomings in today's addressing mechanisms.

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Albanian Network Operators Are on the Move

Albanian Network Operators Are on the Move

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Daniele Arena

4 min read

The first Albanian Network Operators Forum (ALNOF) ended with a new NOG and an IXP!

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