DNA, International Digital Strategy, NIS2 Forum and More – EU Regulation Update, June 2025

As the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 approaches, discussions regarding Europe’s Internet governance and digital policy are intensifying. The new EU leadership has settled in and is reviewing key legislation while giving new strategic impulse in various policy areas. Here’s our overview of the key regulatory developments that are most relevant to the

Hisham Ibrahim: The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is

What is “the Internet”? And why is it not just our access to a search engine or our favourite social media platform? In this episode, Hisham Ibrahim, RIPE NCC’s Chief Community Officer, breaks down the layers of the Internet ecosystem, explains what a stable and resilient Internet means, and clarifies the difference between digital governance

End-to-End Encryption: Architecturally Necessary

Good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes. This is especially the case with recent suggestions regarding end-to-end-encryption adaptability requirements for number independent communication services. Not only is security an issue, the suggestions themselves go against the design of the Internet, as well as digitisation itself.

Domain ASN Mapper: Understanding Domain Infrastructure

The Domain ASN Mapper represents a critical foundational component of the Domain Reputation Measure project funded by RIPE NCC Community Projects. This component enables large-scale analysis of domain infrastructure by resolving DNS records and mapping them to Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). This capability forms the backbone of our comprehensive domain reputation measurement system, providing essential

The New Family of Cisco Smart Switches: Built to Power What’s Next

The blog introduces the new Cisco smart switch family, purpose-built for the AI-powered campus with blazing performance, quantum-secure encryption, and radically simplified operations. It highlights how these switches redefine enterprise networking to meet the demands of AI, automation, and an evolving threat landscape—future-proofing infrastructure for what’s next.

Wi-Fi for the AI Enterprise: Scalability, Security, and Simplicity in Every Environment

Cisco introduces cutting-edge wireless solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of AI-driven enterprises. Innovative new solutions include the CW9179F Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for stadiums, Cisco Campus Gateway for cloud transitions, and Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technology for critical applications. These solutions deliver scalability, security, and simplicity for high-density and mission-critical environments.