APNIC is the Regional Internet Registry administering IP addresses for the Asia Pacific
APNIC is the Regional Internet Registry administering IP addresses for the Asia Pacific
DNS query duplication
By Geoff Huston
In the DNS, name resolution space queries are free. To what extent do we see over-querying on the part of recursive resolvers in the DNS?
Don’t throw the (cryptographic) baby out with the bathwater
By George Michaelson
Even if Shor's Algorithm is now implementable inside ten years, symmetric keying should still be trustworthy if we fix RSA with PQC methods. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater!
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BGP Router ID structuring in IPv6 native networks
By Daryll Swer
Guest Post: How to design and structure BGP Router IDs in IPv6-native networks.
Discovery of IPv6 router addresses using Subnet-Router Anycast addresses
By Maynard Koch
Guest Post: Identifying active IPv6 addresses helps assess deployment, reveal gaps, and detect vulnerable devices. Subnet-Router Anycast (SRA) probing removes the need for prior knowledge of address allocation.
The Internet works best when the community shows up — the APNIC 62 policy cycle is open now
By Dave Phelan
If you have an idea about how APNIC should manage Internet number resources, submit a policy proposal for the APNIC 62 OPM. The deadline to make a submission is 7 August 2026.
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[Podcast] The Erik protocol: Improving RPKI data fetch
By George Michaelson
Job Snijders discusses the new 'Erik' protocol for faster RPKI repository synchronization.
Nominations now open for NRO NC Election 2026
By Sarah McAree
You have until 17:30 (UTC +10) on 9 August 2026 to submit a nomination for the 2026 NRO NC election.
Unveiling the hidden complexity of authoritative DNS resilience
By Minzhao Lyu
Guest Post: Government online services rely on authoritative DNS as a critical foundation of national digital infrastructure. This study presents a systematic framework to assess DNS resilience, revealing strengths, weaknesses, and operational practices shaping governments’ ability to withstand failures and attacks.