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PING

APNIC
APNIC
DNS
DNSSEC
Ipv6
BGP
Internet Measurement
Quantum Computing
Post-Quantum Cryptography
TLS
Ipv4
IETF
Domain Name System
UDP
Ipv6 Deployment
Post Quantum Cryptography
Starlink
RPKI
Cybersecurity
RSA
Elliptic Curve Cryptography

PING is a podcast for people who want to look behind the scenes into the workings of the Internet. Each fortnight we will chat with people who have built and are improving the health of the Internet. The views expressed by the featured speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of APNIC.

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This episode of PING is an interview with Marc Blanchet from Viagenie in Quebec, Canada. Marc has been active in Internet Procotols and the IETF for decades, most recently focussed on Internet Protocol communications in deep space. Marc presented at ... more

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In this episode of PING, APNIC Chief Scientist Geoff Huston discusses an emerging concern about how the IETF interprets the concept of ‘Best Current Practice‘ (BCP). In his previous episode, Geoff explored emerging questions around DNS provisioning o... more

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This episode of PING features Thomas Alfroy and Thomas Holterbach from the University of Strasbourg, talking about bgproutes.io - A new approach to BGP data collection and analysis. We've featured bgproutes.io on PING before, when we discussed GILL a... more

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In this episode of PING, APNIC Chief Scientist Geoff Huston discusses running advertising-based experiments and a problem of interest in the modern DNS. DNS fundamentally requires end users, their chosen resolver provider, and the authoritative serve... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Blanchet
Networking and protocol developer with IETF background; explores IP applications to space
Viergenie
Episode: IP Networking in Deep Space
Thomas Alfroy
Post-doctoral researcher, University of Strasbourg, BGP data collection/analysis
University of Strasbourg
Episode: bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform
Thomas Holterbach
Post-doctoral researcher, University of Strasbourg, BGP data collection/analysis
University of Strasbourg
Episode: bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform
Sukumal Kitisin
Faculty member at Computer Science Department, Kasetsart University
Kasetsart University
Episode: Internet measurement in Thailand
Adisorn Lertsinsrubtavee
Director of Interlabs Research Center, focusing on Internet and education laboratories
Interlabs/Asian Institute of Technology
Episode: Internet measurement in Thailand
Professor Mohit Tahiliani
Supervisor of NITK students and head of the Central Computing Facility at NITK
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Episode: NITK Students at IETF: Fresh Minds for standards development
Rati Preethi
Undergraduate student at NITK studying Computer Science
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Episode: NITK Students at IETF: Fresh Minds for standards development
Shriya Anil
Undergraduate student from NITK, studying Computer Science
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Episode: NITK Students at IETF: Fresh Minds for standards development
Mahati Kalale
Final year B.Tech student at NITK studying Computer Science
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Episode: NITK Students at IETF: Fresh Minds for standards development

Host

George Michelson
Host of PING; specializes in Internet health, routing, and DNS measurement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Excellent and insightful dissection of the Facebook outage

    This is an excellent discussion of the fab failure.

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    Symgryph
    United States4 years ago

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These episodes consistently deliver rigorous, data-driven insights into Internet infrastructure.
Hosts bring practical, operator-focused perspectives on complex technical topics.
This is an excellent discussion of the fab failure.
Excellent and insightful dissection of the Facebook outage.
Guests typically bring deep subject matter expertise and clear explanations for technical audiences.

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#219
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#130
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#210
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#32
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#50
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#70
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IP Networking in Deep Space
Q: Have you actually got someone doing experiments up there in order to get live orbiting satellites around other planets? Or is this simulations on the ground?
Experiments mix live hardware with simulations: some live testing through orbital assets and many more ground-based simulations and modeling to mimic the long delays and loss characteristics of deep space.
bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform
Q: Thomas, could you tell people a little bit about yourself?
Thomas Alfroy introduces himself as a post-doc at the University of Strasbourg focusing on BGP data collection and analysis, with a background including a PhD at Strasbourg and past work at IIJ and ETH Zurich.
Measuring the use of DNS over IPv6
Q: What should we talk about this time?
Geoff responds with a broad plan to discuss IPv6 and DNS, focusing on how measuring the DNS and its use of IPv6 can inform practical deployment decisions.
BGP in review for 2025
Q: What should we talk about this time?
Let's look back over the previous year and see how the Internet fared, especially focusing on the changes in BGP dynamics.
Going Dark: measurement when the Internet hides the detail
Q: So can you explain a little bit why you think we have a problem here?
Geoff discusses the issue of the network being uniquely able to see communications, which has changed, leading to a situation of reduced clarity and knowledge about network behavior.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PING

What is PING about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program teams up with industry and academic experts to illuminate the intricate workings of the Internet, from DNS and routing to measurement and security. Episodes tend to feature deep technical conversations with researchers, engineers, and practitioners who are actively shaping how networks perform, how data flows, and how privacy and policy intersect with technology. A standout trait is the breadth of topics that still maintain a practical lens for operators, researchers, and decision-makers, often anchored by data, experiments, and real-world observations. Listeners are likely to gain actionable insights into internet health, measurement methodologies, and emerging standards, making it valuable for technical decision-makers and en... more

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2. Thomas Alfroy
3. Thomas Holterbach
4. Sukumal Kitisin
5. Adisorn Lertsinsrubtavee
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7. Rati Preethi
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