Telemetry Now

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.

The telecom industry is going through a major transformation, referred to as “cloudification.” This isn’t just a buzzword, either. Cloudifcation represents a fundamental shift in how telecom services are delivered and managed. In this episode, Nina Bargisen unpacks some terminology and discusses exactly what cloudification in the telco industry is all about.

Doug Madory, an expert in submarine telecommunication cables, discusses recent cable cuts in the Red Sea, the importance of submarine cables in global communication, and the challenges faced in laying and maintaining these cables. The podcast also explores satellite communication technologies as alternatives for global internet access.

In this episode, Ryan Booth joins Telemetry Now to discuss Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models. We dive into the history, components, and mechanisms of how LLMs work, how we can deal with hallucinations, and how AI can help improve IT operations.

Telemetry Now is a podcast about networking, network engineering, observability, and emerging technologies. Each episode features host Phil Gervasi in conversation with subject matter experts about what's going on in networking and the technology industry in general.