The emerging role of AI in governance discussion
A growing debate within the IETF is exploring how AI-generated content should be used and disclosed in standards discussions.
Tag: standards
AI, IPv6, and the future Internet at IETF 126
Guest Post: At IETF 126, discussions highlighted how AI is beginning to shape the future of Internet infrastructure. Participants identified IPv6 as a critical foundation for large-scale AI ecosystems and explored new approaches.
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.
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?
[Podcast] What does ‘BCP’ really mean?
A conversation with Geoff Huston on what ‘best’ and ‘current’ mean in BCP. Is it a reflection of what is deployed today, or an expression of what the community aims to achieve?
Where are you? A look at GeoIP
Are IP addresses the right tool for determining location? Examining location from the perspectives of geolocation providers, CDNs, content intermediaries, RIRs, satellite operators, and other stakeholders.
Bridging the gaps between protocol specifications and practice
Guest Post: How formal specifications can make network protocols more reliable, secure, and interoperable.
A solution to the concerns about the current RPKI Trust Anchor configuration
Guest Post: Join the discussion on the proposed ‘RPKI Trust Anchor Constraints’ specification and share your feedback to benefit the community.
IEPG at IETF 123
External ISP network disruptions, triggering QUIC, BGP path attributes, and a regional standards forum?
How RFC 9691 improves key rollover in RPKI Trust Anchors
New support for key transitions will give RIRs greater flexibility and improve long-term resilience of the RPKI.