How RPKI Is Securing the Internet Routing Table

The internet's routing table is built on trust, which means any network can accidentally — or maliciously — claim ownership of IP blocks that don't belong to them. This episode dives into Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), the cryptographic framework designed to prevent BGP hijacks and route leaks. Lucas explains how RPKI works, why only 42 percent of the global routing table is currently protected by Route Origin Authorization (ROA) records as of mid-2026, and the real-world consequences of weak routing security. Luna asks about the adoption bottlenecks — from legacy systems to ISP inertia — and both hosts discuss the recent push from major cloud providers and content delivery networks to require RPKI validation. Listeners will learn the difference between RPKI, BGPsec, and simple filtering, and why a small Caribbean ISP's hijack of YouTube traffic in 2024 remains a cautionary tale. The episode closes on the question of whether market pressure or regulation will ultimately drive universal adoption. #RPKI #BGP #RoutingSecurity #InternetInfrastructure #NetworkEngineering #BGPsec #ROA #RouteHijacking #Cybersecurity #CloudProviders #ContentDelivery #Technology #Networking #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NetworkReliability #IPAddressing #InternetGovernance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo