Bits, Bytes & Beyond: Mind your MANRS | Ep.2

Ever wonder what keeps your Zoom calls smooth, your Netflix streaming, and your ERP humming along without hiccups? Spoiler alert: it’s not magic.

In episode 2 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely is joined by Paul Gampe, CTO of PCCW Global, and George Michaelson, former Senior Research Scientist at APNIC (the regional internet registry administering IP addresses for the Asia Pacific), to explore the fundamentals of routing security through the lens of MANRS (Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security), a global initiative to improve how internet traffic is routed.

So, why should you care?

George breaks down how BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is basically a rumour mill where one bad-faith actor can misdirect traffic, disrupt services, or potentially open the door to attacks...

Paul explains how the rise of cloud, SaaS, and remote work means businesses now depend on connectivity outside the firewall. Routing security isn’t just for network engineers anymore, it’s mission-critical for business continuity.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What MANRS is and why it matters more than ever.
• Real-world routing problems and how to prevent them.
• What it actually looks like when a network adopts MANRS.
• Advice for operators who haven’t yet jumped on board.

Whether you’re a network engineer, tech leader, or just fascinated by what makes the internet tick - this episode is a must-listen.

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