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NIS 2 (and the other EU regulation updates you need to know): November 2021

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Suzanne Taylor

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This is the latest in an ongoing series in which we give a brief overview of the most pertinent digital policies currently being proposed, debated and implemented in the European Union.

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Should You Update Your Route Flap Damping Parameters?

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Clemens Mosig

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BGP Route Flap Damping (RFD) is recommended to suppress BGP churn. Default RFD configurations in routers have been shown to be harmful. Current configuration recommendations by the IETF and RIPE, however, are based on a study from 2010 which focused on IPv4 only. This article presents our recent me…

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Improving the Resiliency of RPKI Relying Party Software

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Koen van Hove

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The security RPKI provides is clear, but what about the security of the infrastructure itself? For example, is it possible to disrupt RPKI Relying Party software by, say, introducing a malicious CA/repository into the tree? The short answer is: yes. For a longer answer, read on...

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Supporting an Independent TF-CSIRT

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Kjerstin Burdiek

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TF-CSIRT is preparing to go independent, separating from GÉANT. As they take their first steps as an independent organisation, we'll be there to lend our support.

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Best Practices for Connecting to NTP Servers

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Christer Weinigel

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Using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a simple and effective way to set your local time. But how can you ensure that the time you are getting is correct, what can you do to improve time accuracy, and how do you decide which NTP servers are best for you?

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The Role of Service Providers in Transforming Security

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Kathleen Moriarty

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With various types of attacks utilising managed service providers to gain access to multiple targets, it's important to ask how those service providers can help improve security for enterprise environments. Although taking measures in this area requires a lot of effort, the recent increase in attac…

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Hands-On Learning: How We Built the IPv6 Security Course Virtual Lab Activities

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Ondřej Caletka

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Recently, we launched a new e-learning course on IPv6 security in the RIPE NCC Academy. This course helps you learn about the theoretical concepts behind IPv6 security, and you will also have a chance to practice some attacks and protection against them on your own computer. In this post, I will de…

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Hosted DNS Application Update

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Expanding the RIPE NCC Authoritative DNS Service means cooperating with the community to find organisations out there willing to host AuthDNS instances on their networks. In this article, find out exactly what's required from hosts and how to apply.

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Hunting Routing Resources with IRRHound

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Francesco Ferreri

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Choosing the right IRR source list for each IXP participant is becoming a challenging task. But help is at hand! IRRHound assists in tracking routing resources across multiple IRR sources.

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Securing Critical Infrastructure: New Regulations Mandate Control

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Sebastiaan Bosman

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Organisations responsible for critical infrastructure often also take care of their own cybersecurity. Now though, with the European Commission having proposed a new directive to enhance the resilience of critical entities, such organisations need to start preparing for change.

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