Report on Current Developments in Internet Routing Security and Interplanetary Networking

General Direction of the Field

The research area of Internet routing security and interplanetary networking has seen significant advancements over the past week, with a focus on enhancing the robustness and security of critical infrastructure. The field is moving towards more sophisticated attack methodologies and corresponding mitigation strategies, particularly in the context of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) security. There is a growing emphasis on developing novel attacks that can evade current monitoring systems and the subsequent development of countermeasures to protect against such threats.

In the realm of interplanetary networking, the focus has shifted towards adapting terrestrial Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) techniques to suit the unique challenges of space networks. Researchers are exploring the feasibility and efficiency of PKI in highly distributed and latency-sensitive environments, such as megaconstellations and interplanetary networks. This includes the design of standardized experiments to evaluate PKI systems and the proposal of new configurations to enhance security and minimize the impact of attacks.

Noteworthy Papers

• Global BGP Attacks that Evade Route Monitoring: This paper introduces a novel BGP attack that can hide from state-of-the-art monitoring systems, highlighting a significant vulnerability and proposing effective mitigations.
• KeySpace: Public Key Infrastructure Considerations in Interplanetary Networks: This work demonstrates the feasibility of terrestrial PKI techniques in interplanetary networks, proposing innovative configurations to enhance security and efficiency.