[Podcast] Testing RSSAC 028 DNS root server name choices
A measurement study of how the DNS bootstrap priming query behaves when the root servers are renamed and DNSSEC signatures are added.
Join the next listening session on increasing diversity in APNIC community leadership
The APNIC Executive Council (EC) is seeking community input to better understand barriers affecting diversity in community leadership and EC candidacy. These insights will inform future initiatives to support a broader leadership pipeline.
ROA adoption barriers to practical planning tools: Reflections from ARIN 57
Guest Post: Even operators with strong BGP knowledge tend to create ROAs infrequently and may lack deep familiarity with their behaviour. ROOTBEER helps operators understand what to consider when creating ROAs.
IPv6-only vs IPv6-mostly: Appropriate use cases
Guest Post: Clear definitions of IPv6-only and IPv6-mostly depend on context. Choosing the right transition model directly affects performance, scalability, and user experience. Understanding where each approach fits is key to successful IPv6 deployment.
Resource delegation review update: Q2 2026
APNIC continues to progress the resource delegation review program.
RFC 9958 and the operational reality of PQC
RFC 9958 shifts Post-Quantum Cryptography from theory into operational reality, highlighting how larger payloads, new handshake models, and hybrid deployments will affect real networks. What does this mean for engineers and operators?
SSH key exchange failures when managing legacy network devices
Guest Post: How to restore access to legacy network devices when modern SSH clients reject outdated cryptography.
The economics of SpaceX
SpaceX and Starlink’s valuation, reality, and the limits of connectivity economics.
Rising CVEs in the AI epoch
Vulnerability disclosures are rising sharply, but that does not mean risk is increasing. As AI-driven discovery floods defenders with more data but not more threats, success now depends on identifying what matters and acting faster.
Strengthening APNIC’s security foundations
APNIC is strengthening the security of its core systems through infrastructure modernization, enhanced application testing, and improved data practices.