How We Deployed DMARC
• 5 min read
We were asked to update mailman so it can support DMARC. To that end, we decided to build our own RPM package for mailman. In this article we describe how we did this and what we learned in the process.
RIPE NCC
Let's talk about RFC 6980
Jacky Hammer
Jacky Hammer
Based in Germany
Hi, I'm Jacky. Located in the vast and beautiful north of Germany - also known as Schleswig-Holstein - I'm a network architect with a variegated background in IT Ops, SecOps and agile management. Currently, my main focus lies in developing IPv6 strategies and architecture for one of the largest German … More
• 7 min read
Corresponding to my talk at DENOG 9, this article covers the topic of whether different operating systems have correctly implemented RFC 6980.
How We're Implementing the GDPR
Athina Fragkouli
I am the Chief Legal Officer at the RIPE NCC, responsible for all legal aspects of the organisation. More
• 5 min read
This is the first in a series of articles we plan to publish on RIPE Labs over the coming weeks and months, each of which will provide details of any legal analysis we perform in the implementation of the GDPR in the RIPE Database, and any other RIPE NCC services.
IPv6 Address Planning in GavleNet
Torbjorn Eklov
Torbjorn Eklov
Based in Gävle
Co founder and owner to Interlan Gefle AB. Worked with IPv6 in 16 and DNSSEC in 10 years. More
• 5 min read
About a year ago I started to discuss with GavleNet in Sweden about how they can best deploy native IPv6 for their fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) customers. GavleNet is a city network that operates in the municipalities of Gävle and Ockelbo. In this article, I discuss how we designed GavleNet's FTTH IPv6…
Ticketing and Document Management at the RIPE NCC
• 2 min read
The RIPE NCC uses a ticketing system that keeps track of all communication we have with the outside world.
On the Operators' Perspective on Security Misconfigurations ㄧ The Survey
Constanze Dietrich
Constanze Dietrich
Based in Berlin, Germany
Human-centered security enthusiast and IT management consultant working for LEXTA Consultants Group. Spare-time illustrator and former RACI attendee. More
• 4 min read
We want to fully understand the issue of security misconfigurations. We have some preliminary findings. But we need your help: Please, participate in our anonymous survey on security misconfigurations.
Heads-up: RFC 8212 on Default EBGP Route Handling Behaviour
Job Snijders
Job Snijders
Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job Snijders is an Internet Engineer, he analyzes and architects global networks for future growth. Job has been actively involved in the Internet community in both operational, engineering, and architectural capacity, as a frequent presenter at network operator events such as NANOG, ITNOG, DKNOG, RIPE, NLNOG & APRICOT, and in … More
• 4 min read
"External BGP (EBGP) Route Propagation Behavior without Policies” was published as RFC 8112 . What does this mean for network operators and vendors?
Unifying the LIR Portal and RIPE Database User Experience
• 3 min read
Over the years, the core services of the RIPE NCC, such as the LIR Portal and RIPE Database, have seen many changes. We are now going to unify the interfaces.
The Internet was Built on Trust. But What Does it Run On?
Uta Meier-Hahn
Uta Meier-Hahn is a doctoral researcher at the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin. In her work she focusses on informal regulation of internet infrastructure with specific interest in internet interconnection arrangements. As academic editor for the institute's Internet Policy Review (http://policyreview.info), Uta contributes to establishing a hybrid … More
• 12 min read
One of the most noble narratives about the Internet is that it is built on trust. This article sets out to check if that saying still holds true.
RIPE Atlas Coverage in Eyeball Networks
Petros Gigis
Petros Gigis
Based in London, United Kingdom
Petros Gigis holds a PhD in Computer Science from University College London and is the author of openPenny. His research interests include computer networks, Internet routing, and Internet measurement. More
• 6 min read
In this article we present a prototype web portal, which demonstrates the deployment of RIPE Atlas probes within eyeball networks based on Internet user population estimates per Autonomous System Number (ASN) per country.