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Internet Society India Chennai Hosts Influential Panel on End-to-End Encryption: Navigating Privacy and Security in a Digital India
Virtual, May 24, 2025 The Internet Society India Chennai Chapter successfully convened an insightful panel discussion on End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) on May 24, 2025. Featuring leading experts in cybersecurity and digital policy, the session tackled the crucial challenge of balancing digital privacy, national security, and regulatory compliance within India’s rapidly
Understanding DNSSEC: How It Secures the Internet’s Address Book
The Domain Name System (DNS) acts like the internet’s phonebook, translating easy-to-remember domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. However, the original DNS was not built with security in mind. This made it vulnerable to attacks like DNS spoofing and cache poisoning, where users can be tricked into visiting malicious
Empowering Internet Innovation: A Look at AIORI 1 and its Initiatives
Guwahati, 16-18 December 2024 The digital landscape we navigate daily relies on a robust and evolving internet infrastructure. Recognizing the critical need for sustained technological advancements in this domain, the AIORI 1 initiative has emerged as a pivotal platform for fostering innovation and collaboration. This Winter 2024, AIORI 1 is
Asymmetric Cryptography vs. Symmetric Cryptography in the Quantum Era
Quantum computing promises to revolutionize many fields, but it also poses significant challenges to current cryptographic systems. One of the key differences in how quantum computing impacts these systems lies in the distinction between asymmetric and symmetric cryptography. While asymmetric cryptography is particularly vulnerable to quantum attacks, symmetric cryptography can
Mitigating DDoS attacks using BGP configurations
In today’s interconnected world, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are a growing threat to the stability and availability of online services. These attacks aim to overwhelm network resources, rendering services inaccessible to legitimate users. One of the most effective strategies to mitigate such attacks involves leveraging Border Gateway Protocol
The Impact of Quantum Cryptography on DNSSEC and the Way Forward with Post-Quantum Cryptography
The advent of quantum computing poses significant challenges to traditional cryptographic systems, including DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC). DNSSEC is a suite of extensions to DNS that adds security by enabling DNS responses to be authenticated. However, the cryptographic algorithms that underpin DNSSEC are vulnerable to the computational power of quantum
The Importance of the AIORI-IMN Internet Measurement Platform for Different Stakeholders
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the performance and behavior of the Internet is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, from network operators to researchers and policy makers. The Advanced Internet Operations Research in India’s Internet Measurement Network (AIORI-IMN) offers a comprehensive platform designed to meet the diverse needs of these
User-Triggered Reports
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Automated Reports of AIORI-IMN
Root Servers DNS Query Latency Visualizer The Root Server DNS Latency Map Visualizer provides a comprehensive view of DNS latency across various regions, allowing stakeholders to monitor and analyze performance metrics in real-time. This tool aggregates data from multiple root servers, presenting latency metrics visually on a geographical map. By
Measurements Reports of AIORI.IN
Types of Measurement Reports Available on AIORI.IN Automated Reports Automated measurement reports are generated without user intervention, providing continuous and up-to-date data on various network parameters. These reports are crucial for ongoing network monitoring and early detection of issues. You can view the Root Server Latency Map Visualizer Measurement report
DNS Key Trap
The DNS Key Trap According to the National Vulnerability Database Certain aspects of DNSSEC in the DNS protocol, outlined in RFCs 4033, 4034, 4035, 6840, and related documents, enable remote attackers to initiate a denial of service (CPU consumption) through multiple DNSSEC responses, known as the “KeyTrap” issue. One significant
Implementing DNS Resolver Security
Introduction DNS resolvers are the backbone of internet connectivity, converting human-readable domain names into IP addresses. For Internet Service Providers (ISPs), ensuring the security of their DNS resolvers is crucial to maintaining the trust and safety of their users. This blog explores the importance of DNS resolver security for ISPs,