Securing the Internal Control Plane with Standards and OSS

Learn how to secure internal network control planes using open source software and open standards in this 29-minute conference talk from NANOG. Explore the challenges facing operators and enterprises with networks spanning countries, continents, or globally, and discover how they encounter similar routing security issues as the broader Internet. Examine current Internet routing security efforts including RPKI, IRR, and PeeringDB standards, then dive into practical solutions for internal networks. Discover a comprehensive free solution that leverages OSS and open standards to protect Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP) with state-of-the-art routing security practices. Analyze the advantages and limitations of implementing these security measures in enterprise and operator environments, gaining insights into real-world deployment considerations for internal network protection.