RIPE charging scheme 2026: Simple or tiered?
RIPE's May vote offers two paths for 20,000 members. We analyze the fixed fee versus category model to help you decide.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
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Evgeny Sevastyanov
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Private AWS DevOps Agent setup for VPCs
Cut incident investigation time by 80% using private AWS connections. Learn to route traffic securely without public exposure in your VPC.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
Native attachment fixes AWS Client VPN SNAT gaps
The April 24, 2026 update removes the hosting VPC, ending SNAT issues and restoring end-to-end client IP visibility for your audits.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
regnr attribute: Clearer IDs for 2.6M Objects
The new regnr: field resolves conflicts across 2.6 million objects by mandating official company numbers instead of vague names in the RIPE Database.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
7 min read
Telecom token shifts: China's 50M daily burn
China Telecom burns 50M tokens daily, shifting from pipes to compute. We analyze how this new currency redefines telecom revenue streams.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
6 min read
Serverless key-value stores use DNS TXT data
Attackers split 1.7MB DOOM files across 2,000 DNS TXT records to run code in memory without touching disk storage.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min readThe Role of Cleared IPv4 Blocks in Modern Resource Management
ARIN filled 149 requests with just 59 cleared blocks. I explain why legacy stigma is outdated and how to secure IPv4 now.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
8 min read
AWS Interconnect last mile ends manual handoffs
AWS and Lumen now automate private connectivity, cutting deployment to minutes. Learn how this supports the $3 trillion cloud market by 2034.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
ARIN 57 Policy: Six Drafts Shaping 2026 Rules
I'm tracking six draft policies at ARIN 57 this April. With the US holding 1.665 billion addresses, these rule changes directly impact your IPv4 strategy.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
ARIN IPv4 Waiting List: 67 Requests Filled in April
ARIN filled 67 requests on April 2. I explain why these cleared blocks beat volatile market rates for your network.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
7 min read
RPKI stops hijacking: Why 43% IPv4 coverage matters
With 43.17% of IPv4 routes now signed, ignoring RPKI validation invites preventable outages. Learn why trust is mathematically enforced today.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
8 min read
BGP hijacking in 2025: When forged docs beat RPKI
In July 2025, attackers used forged papers to bypass RPKI. Learn how social engineering now defeats technical validation and what operators must do.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
IPv4 wait times hit 477 days: My take on RIPE
With 794 LIRs waiting up to 477 days, I analyze why RIPE's current strain demands immediate IPv4 market action today.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
Route origin security gaps in East Asia's IPv4
Despite 60.3% global ROA coverage, East Asia sits at 31.0%. We analyze why signing resources isn't enough without active ROV filtering.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
9 min read
CIDR report data shows why 461k routes matter
With 461,596 routes tracked, the CIDR report highlights why strict aggregation is vital for global routing stability today.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
RIPE Fellowship 2026: Why 10 New Fellows Matter
RIPE selected 16 fellows on 17 Mar 2026 to tackle DNS security gaps where less than 0.5% of queries are validated.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
Network automation cuts $14k/min outage costs
Avoid the $14,056 per minute cost of outages by choosing agent-based tools wisely. Learn when human oversight beats complex declarative models.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read
RPKI validation gaps: Why 84% skip enforcement
With only 12.3% of ASes enforcing validation, signing routes isn't enough. Learn how Indonesia mandates filtering to stop invalid announcements.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
RIPE Infrastructure: Securing Baltic Networks Now
With 97.7% penetration, Baltic operators face tight margins. Learn practical IPv4 transfer strategies and RPKI tools for the 2026 landscape.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
Reactive detection leaves invisible weaknesses open
Reactive filters miss 20.4% of attacks. We analyze invisible weaknesses using LLMs to stop threats before user reports arrive.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read
IPv6 DNS fails 40%: Why dual-stack is essential
With a 40% failure rate on fragmented IPv6 packets, relying solely on IPv6 transport risks critical outages. Dual-stack remains essential.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
10 min read
ARIN 57 Deadline: Book Galt House by March 17
The $199 room rate at Galt House expires March 17. Secure your spot for ARIN 57 to influence IPv4 policy before costs rise.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
9 min read
Agentic AI creates agent shepherd network jobs
APRICOT 2026 reveals agentic AI costs $20/month, straining budgets while shifting firewalling tasks to autonomous agents and new roles.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
10 min read
Active path verification stops blackhole errors
RPKI adoption hit 71% by late 2024, yet blind filtering persists. Learn why active path verification prevents the outages Saku Ytti warned about.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
10 min read
Cloudflare data reveals origin server lag today
While 60% of clients support postquantum encryption, Cloudflare Radar shows origins lag. We analyze the critical gap in end-to-end security.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
APRICOT 2026 Governance: Scaling for 4B Users
Jakarta hosts APRICOT 2026 as data hits 220 zettabytes. I analyze why manual IPv4 management fails and how new bylaws fix routing security.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
RPKI signed docs now in MyAPNIC
As of January 23, 2026, APNIC members can sign documents directly in MyAPNIC using RSCs defined by RFC 9323 for better attestation.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
ARIN 57 policy dates set for April
ARIN 57 shapes policy for 40,000 organizations. See how April's hybrid model in Louisville changes resource governance and voting.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
ARIN Legacy Addresses: The 2026 Reality Check
ARIN filled 149 requests with just 59 cleared blocks. I explain why legacy stigma is outdated and how to secure IPv4 now.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
8 min read
Iran Network Blackout: Routing Withdrawn Fast
Iran's Jan 8 blackout saw a 98.5% IPv6 withdrawal. We analyze the BGP mechanics behind this total digital isolation event.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read
Predictive routing intelligence stops BGP outages early
Only 38% of RADB records matched RPKI in 2021. Use predictive intelligence to score origin-side vulnerabilities before they cause outages.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read