Telemetry Now

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Philip Gervasi, Leon Adato, and Justin Ryburn dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, the first legally binding international AI safety treaty, and the groundbreaking 1.6 Tbps optical transmission milestone achieved by Ciena and Arelion. The trio also touches on the national security concerns of BGP routing and Oracle’s expansion of multi-cloud capabilities with AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Plus, a roundup of upcoming tech events you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, Andres Azpurua, Executive Director of a Venezuelan digital human rights NGO, joins us to discuss ongoing government internet censorship in Venezuela, especially during and after the recent controversial presidential election. Andres explains the technical methods used to document and counteract censorship, such as DNS tampering and state-sponsored phishing, highlighting how these actions are intertwined with political repression. Ultimately, the organization aims to hold the government accountable and increase the political cost of censorship by documenting evidence and advocating for internet freedom as a human right.

In this special episode of Telemetry Now, host Philip Gervasi is joined by Leon Adato and Justin Ryburn to introduce a brand new podcast, Telemetry News Now. Launching this fall, Telemetry News Now will be a biweekly tech news podcast, airing on opposite weeks of our main show. Get to know the cohosts and enjoy a preview of the insightful commentary and witty banter you can expect from the show.

Host Philip Gervasi is joined by Scott Robohn, co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, to discuss the upcoming AutoCon 2 event in Denver this November. Scott gives some exciting updates on the latest developments in network automation, the growing community around the AutoCon series, and what attendees can expect from the conference—including hands-on workshops, cutting-edge presentations, and new partnerships. Tune in to learn more about the future of network automation and how AutoCon 2 aims to push the industry forward. Learn more about AutoCon 2 and get tickets at https://networkautomation.forum/autocon2.

In this episode, host Philip Gervasi is joined by William Collins, Director of Technical Evangelism at Alkira, for a deep dive into the world of technical evangelism. They explore what it means to be a technical evangelist, the core responsibilities and activities involved, and share their personal journeys into this unique role. Tune in to hear about the blend of technical acumen, passion, and storytelling that defines tech evangelism, and how it differs from technical marketing and developer relations. Whether you're curious about the role or considering it as a career path, this conversation is full of insights and real-world experiences.

Justin Ryburn, Field CTO at Kentik, delves into BGP FlowSpec, explaining its use in DDoS mitigation through dynamic firewall policies. He discusses the challenges hindering its widespread adoption, industry standards like RFC 8955, actions for traffic triggering rules, and the slow adoption rate compared to IPv6.

Hosts Phil Gervasi and Doug Madory talk with Andrew Sullivan, President of the Internet Society, about the crucial role of the Internet Society in maintaining an open and accessible internet for all. They dive into Andrew's extensive background with the IETF, the Internet Architecture Board, and his work with major networking vendors. Learn about the technical and policy challenges in keeping the internet globally connected and secure, the impact of government regulations, and the importance of ensuring that the internet remains a force for good in society.

Host Philip Gervasi talks with Doug Madory and Job Snijders about the importance of RPKI in securing Internet routing. They explore the recent milestone of RPKI covering 50% of IPv4 routes, the process of route origin validation (ROV), and the role of ROAs. They also discuss the impact of ROA expirations and future advances in Internet routing security. Tune in to learn how RPKI contributes to a more stable and secure Internet.

Philip Gervasi welcomes back TJ Sayers, a cybersecurity expert with the Center for Internet Security, to discuss the latest FCC ruling on Net Neutrality and its impact on social media, specifically TikTok. We discuss the complexities of net neutrality, national security concerns, and the implications for American society. Join us as we explore how these regulations affect our access to information and the delicate balance between security and privacy in the digital age.

Network automation has become more common among traditional network engineers, and so a new set of resources, tools, and skill sets have developed. In this episode of Telemetry Now, Steve Leeper joins us to discuss how we can get started with network automation in the real world including programming languages, frameworks, tools and resources to get you started.