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RPKI and misconceptions

Posted on July 8, 2020 j2sw
RPKI and misconceptions
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After my blog post about Hurricane Electric and RPKi support, I was seeing some comments by folks that warrant some clarification. I put together a short midnight podcast on this.  To summarize1. route original validation is not the same as …

Hurricane Electric now requires IRR and filters invalid RPKI

Posted on July 6, 2020July 8, 2020 j2sw
Hurricane Electric now requires IRR and filters invalid RPKI

If you are a Hurricane Electric customer you may be receiving e-mails like the following: What does this mean for you as a service provider? If you use Hurricane Electric as transit or peer with them on an exchange you …

A secure BGP routing infrastructure using RPKI

Posted on October 31, 2019 j2sw
A secure BGP routing infrastructure using RPKI

This content is for Patreon subscribers of the j2 blog. Please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month. This helps to provide higher quality content, more podcasts, and other goodies on this blog.To view this …

BGP Filtering Best practices for fun and security

Posted on June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 j2sw
BGP Filtering Best practices for fun and security

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) filtering is critical for securing and optimizing internet routing. Improper BGP configuration can lead to serious issues like route leaks, hijacks, or suboptimal routing. Here are the most effective best practices for BGP filtering: 1. Prefix …

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How the Internet’s Routing Protocol Works

Posted on May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 j2sw
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How the Internet’s Routing Protocol Works

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that makes the Capitl I Internet run. It is the fundamental system that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large networks use to exchange reachability information and ensure data finds its way across the …

What is the Global BGP Routing Table?

Posted on January 14, 2025December 26, 2024 j2sw
What is the Global BGP Routing Table?

The Global BGP Routing Table is a comprehensive database that contains all the IP address prefixes (routes), which are advertised by ASNs, and the associated paths to reach them across the internet.

Why BGP is the Backbone of the Internet: Understanding the Importance of Border Gateway Protocol

Posted on October 23, 2024October 22, 2024 j2sw
Why BGP is the Backbone of the Internet: Understanding the Importance of Border Gateway Protocol

The Internet, as we know it today, is a vast network of interconnected systems that allow seamless communication, data transfer, and access to information. But have you ever wondered how data finds its way across such a sprawling network? This …

Why is BGP so important to the Capital I Internet?

Posted on November 7, 2023November 1, 2023 j2sw
Why is BGP so important to the Capital I Internet?

At the core of this interconnected web of networks is the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a fundamental routing protocol that plays a pivotal role in directing internet traffic. In this post, I will explore the significance of BGP and why …

Problems with Borger Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Posted on February 15, 2023February 12, 2023 j2sw
Problems with Borger Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the Internet’s dominant inter-domain routing protocol, and as such, it is a critical component of the Internet’s infrastructure. However, BGP, like any other technology, has flaws. The following are some of the most common BGP …

ARIN consulting package end-of-the-year special

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 j2sw

From now until the end of the year, I am running the following consulting package, including the following ARIN services. -Helping you set up your organization within ARIN-Helping you set up your Point of Contact (POC) records-Getting your own ASN-Getting …

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