Network Operations

Improving the Resiliency of RPKI Relying Party Software

Koen van Hove

• 11 Nov 2021

• 12 min read

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

Kjerstin Burdiek

• 9 Nov 2021

• 3 min read

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

Christer Weinigel

• 4 Nov 2021

• 12 min read

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

Kathleen Moriarty

• 25 Oct 2021

• 8 min read

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…

security

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

Ondřej Caletka

• 18 Oct 2021

• 6 min read

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

Anand Buddhdev

• 12 Oct 2021

• 3 min read

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

Francesco Ferreri

• 11 Oct 2021

• 5 min read

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

Sebastiaan Bosman

• 7 Oct 2021

• 4 min read

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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Facebook Down and Out in BGPlay

Alun Davies

• 5 Oct 2021

• 4 min read

Following the Facebook outage that took place on 4 October, we saw people looking to BGPlay to get a better view of what went on. Here's a look at what the RIPEstat visualisation has to show us about the event in question.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Europe’s First Root Name Server

Lars-Johan Liman

• 21 Sep 2021

• 8 min read

The root name servers are a critical part of the Internet’s infrastructure. Identified by letters A through M, they provide the entry points to the Domain Name System (DNS). Since 2000, Netnod has operated i.root-servers.net, the first root server to be located outside of the United States.

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