Rolling the root key
The root key of the DNS is scheduled to roll on 11 October. How many DNSSEC-validating recursive resolvers have learned of KSK-2024 and incorporated it into their TA sets?
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PeeringDB product update: April to September 2026
Guest Post: PeeringDB has expanded Advanced Search with API query generation and interactive facility maps, making it easier to move between manual research and automation. The latest update also introduces data quality improvements, operational enhancements, and plans for a new API architecture designed to support more efficient queries.
Is RPKI becoming harmful to BGP stability?
Guest Post: Could the growing deployment of RPKI become a threat to routing stability? This study analyses more than 11 years of RPKI and BGP data, measuring how much routing activity can be associated with RPKI-related changes.
[Podcast] The October 2026 root KSK roll
In this episode of PING, Verisign’s Duane Wessels discusses the transition to the third DNS root KSK key pair, which is scheduled to begin signing the root zone on 11 October 2026.
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AI-driven networking and infrastructure design at APNIC 62
Presenters at APNIC 62 explored how AI is reshaping network design and operations, from next-generation optical architectures to autonomous management systems, highlighting scale challenges and improved reliability, efficiency, and operational decision-making.
Thou shall not pass: Gatekeeping outbound TLS connections
Guest Post: To quantify how closely guideline recommendations align with real-world TLS deployments, we collected over 50 million TLS handshakes during two weeks from our research institution.
IP geolocation at APNIC 62: Challenges, geofeeds, and data quality perspectives
At APNIC 62, panellists explored how geofeeds, RIR data, and third-party geolocation providers work together, and why improving accuracy while protecting user privacy is becoming increasingly important.
Understanding ASPA: The next step in routing security
Join this APNIC Academy webinar to understand how ASPAs work, how they complement ROAs, and how you can begin monitoring and deploying them in your network.
Latest BGP hijack targets hosting software vendor
Guest Post: An analysis of the BGP hijack against Softaculous that enabled an attacker to obtain a fraudulent TLS certificate and distribute a malicious Virtualizor update.