Strengthening your network security with APNIC’s products and tools
Strengthening routing security is increasingly critical, and APNIC’s tools are helping operators protect their networks with clearer, more reliable validation and visibility.
Strengthening your network security with APNIC’s products and tools
By Andre Gelderblom on 20 Apr 2026
Strengthening routing security is increasingly critical, and APNIC’s tools are helping operators protect their networks with clearer, more reliable validation and visibility.
Noisy routers: Investigating the make-up of route collector data
Guest Post: An analysis of more than 80 billion updates reveals how ‘noisy’ BGP updates inflate MRT archives, bias measurements, and highlights the need for more careful interpretation of BGP data.
[Podcast] IP networking in deep space
Marc Blanchet discusses modelling the delay of a deep space IP stack using Linux virtual network methods, and the suitability of QUIC as a transport for applications in space.
APNIC 62 Call for Papers now open
Got a compelling story or insight on Internet operations? Submit your presentation for APNIC 62 today!
Exploring the blind spot of IXPs Route Servers
Guest Post: IRR-based filtering at IXPs often breaks the link between prefixes and their legitimate AS, allowing invalid announcements to slip through. This study measures the issue across many IXPs and offers actionable fixes.
Why are ‘we’ building all these data centres again?
An article in The Conversation argues that governments should ensure data centre developments serve the public interest.
NIST updates its secure DNS deployment guide: What operators need to know
NIST’s updated DNS deployment guide treats DNS as a core security control, offering practical guidance on protective DNS, encryption, DNSSEC, and both authoritative and recursive operations to help operators strengthen resilience, visibility, and policy enforcement.
CDNs, optical communications, and AI at NZNOG 2026
Geoff Huston attended NZNOG 2026, and shares some of what he found interesting.
Connecting the Pacific: Infrastructure, operations, and regional cooperation
While capacity and resilience are strengthening, persistent structural challenges continue to shape how gains are realized across the Pacific.
Bringing APNIC closer to Members: Introducing Sub‑Regional Forums
APNIC is piloting Sub‑Regional Forums with PITA and SANOG to engage Members more closely through locally-delivered technical and policy discussions.