NANOG 94
9 June 2025 – 11 June 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado
Category: Community Events, Industry Meetings
Event Website: https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/
The North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.
ARIN is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this event. Find us in Plaza Court 2 + 3 on the Concourse Level, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ARIN Update
Monday, 9 June, 4:45-5 PM MT, Plaza Ballroom ABC
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer
The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a nonprofit, member-based organization that administers IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers in support of the operation and growth of the Internet. Hear from ARIN’s Chief Experience Officer on where the organization sits with IPv6 growth, IPv4 Waiting List and Transfer stats, and other notable organizational updates.
ARIN’s RPKI Trust Anchor Demystified
Tuesday, 10 June, 11:00-11:15 AM MT, Plaza Ballroom ABC
Presented by: Mark Kosters, ARIN Chief Technology Officer
This presentation describes how ARIN’s RPKI certificate structure is engineered and ends with a high level overview of safeguards used to protect ARINS’s RPKI Trust Anchor.
Workshop: RPKI Nuts and Bolts (additional sign-up required)
Wednesday, 11 June, 10:00-noon MT, Plaza Ballroom F
Presented by: Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services
Sign up for a seat in this workshop here.
Seating is limited to 50 and will be provided to those that signed-up before walk-ins are accepted into the room
In today’s evolving threat landscape, securing the global routing infrastructure is more critical than ever. Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) plays a pivotal role in enhancing BGP security by providing cryptographic validation of route origins. This workshop — “RPKI Nuts and Bolts” — offers a practical, in-depth look at the mechanisms behind RPKI, focusing on its implementation and operational considerations for Network Operators.
Attendees will:
- Gain insights into the role of Regional Internet Registries in the RPKI ecosystem
- Learn the purpose and function of Relying Party (validator) software
- Understand the benefits of Route Origin Validation (ROV)
- Pick up new troubleshooting tips and techniques to determine the RPKI validity state of their resources
In addition, this workshop provides a hands-on opportunity for participants to configure multiple RPKI validators and understand their operational capabilities. Furthermore, attendees will become familiar with the syntax required to create route policies and perform RPKI Origin Validation across multiple networking platforms. Through real-world examples and deployment guidance, network operators will be prepared to confidently adopt and manage RPKI deployments in their environments.
Safeguarding Registry Integrity: ARIN’s Approach to Preventing Fraud
Wednesday, 11 June, 4:30-4:45 MT, Plaza Ballroom ABC
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer
As the scarcity and value of IPv4 resources continue to rise, so does the risk of fraudulent activity targeting the ARIN registry. This includes identity theft, policy abuse, and the fraudulent use of business registrations to obtain resources — all of which threaten the trust and accuracy foundational to ARIN’s operations.
In this 15-minute session, John Sweeting, ARIN’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, will share how ARIN is evolving its defenses through enhanced validation procedures, video verification, proactive audits, and the creation of a dedicated Registry Integrity and Oversight (RIO) team. Attendees will hear real-world insights into ARIN’s fraud prevention strategies, the steps being taken to verify legitimate organizations, and the community’s role in protecting Internet number resources.
ARIN Customer Service Desk
NANOG Showcase in the Plaza Exhibit/Foyer area
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff
Have questions about Internet number resources, ARIN membership and service agreements, or resource and routing security management tools? Our expert staff is ready to connect with you face-to-face and one-on-one at the ARIN Customer Service Desk to provide answers. The Customer Service Desk is your one-stop source for ARIN info and support, whether you’re:
- Pursuing network autonomy and deploying IPv6,
- Learning to use the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to protect your routes,
- Updating Whois data,
- Looking into the IPv4 waiting list, reserved block to facilitate IPv6 deployment, or transfers, or
- Determining how your organization fits into ARIN’s fee schedule.
We’ll be happy to chat about all these things and more, including the latest updates from ARIN. Plus, we can aid with any current or planned resource requests.
