Routing Security Terms: Bogons, Vogons, and Martians
Many people are confused about routing security terms like “Bogons” and “Martians”, so let’s dig into what they mean, where they came from, and the difference between them. My thoughts…
IXP peering platform: an environment to take care of
By Flavio Luciani, MANRS ambassador, and Carmen Denis Polanco, MANRS fellow Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are delicate infrastructure and play an important role in the Internet ecosystem. They are strategic…
Partnering with Global Cyber Alliance on Open Standards, Routing Security, and More
Our work is strengthened, and our impact magnified, when we collaborate with partners to build a secure and trustworthy Internet for all. That’s why we’re proud to announce we’ve…
Working with CSIRTs to improve routing security
Whilst the global routing system of the Internet is a key element of critical infrastructure, most Computer Security and Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) do not include routing security within their…
We Can Do More for Routing Security, Say Participants in the MANRS CDN & Cloud Provider Programme
Originally launched for network operators in 2014, the MANRS initiative has expanded to also address the unique needs of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in 2018 and Content Delivery Networks…
What’s the AS0 ROA policy, and what should I know as a network operator?
By Augusto Luciano Mathurin, MANRS fellow After a lot of research, you have some knowledge about Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and how to implement it in your organization. You…
On the Road to Better Routing Security: What Are MENA’s Next Steps?
In a region with a wealth of resources and network expertise but a higher than average number of global routing incidents, the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS)…
New Features in MANRS Observatory 3.0.1
Today, we are happy to release a new version of the MANRS Observatory with some important upgrades. Let me give you a quick walk-through of the key changes.Since our…
What is route origin validation?
By Anirban Datta, MANRS ambassador, and Zobair Khan, MANRS fellow In this post, we look at what route origin validation (ROV) is, and why it is important for creating a…