Stories in category: Community News

September 26, 2023 • Community News

Network Automation Could Save Your Life
Maybe Not Your Life, But Probably Your Career

Network Automation is receiving a much-needed boost in attention, partly due to the efforts of NANOG, the Network Automation Forum (NAF), and other organizations. Why t…

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September 5, 2023 • Community News

A Brief History of the Internet’s Biggest BGP Incidents
From Traffic-Disrupting BGP Leaks to Crypto-Stealing BGP Hijacks

In the summer of 2022, I joined a team of BGP experts organized by the Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG) to draft a comprehensive report covering the s…

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August 8, 2023 • Community News

The Source of Time, According to a Technologist
Exploring the Definition of Time from Early Astronomical Observations to its use in the Internet Today

An underappreciated aspect of our digital infrastructure is how dependent we are on time. Disrupting time leads to communication disruption and can result in various for…

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November 9, 2022 • Community News

In Memory of Betty Burke
We mourn the loss of our Founding Executive Director and Community Advocate

During her decades of devotion to NANOG, Betty served as a leader, mentor, and advocate for our Community. Her determination and enthusiasm helped shape NANOG from its i…

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