Press Release: Türkiye Internet Measurement Day Fostering Collaboration for a Stronger, More Resilient Internet

Istanbul, 8 November 2024 - The RIPE NCC and ICANN successfully hosted the Internet Measurement Day in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 6 November 2024, bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the Internet ecosystem. The event, held at the Marriott Istanbul Hotel Sisli, was part of a broader series aimed at promoting the use of Internet measurement tools in local communities to enhance Internet security and resilience. It was attended by 140 people from Internet service providers, academics, ccTLD administrators, and other key players in the Internet infrastructure space in Turkiye.

The day began with a warm welcome from Chafic Chaya, Regional Manager for Public Policy and Government Affairs at the RIPE NCC, and Seher Kaya, Stakeholder Engagement Manager for ICANN. Following the opening remarks, Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC, and Baher Esmat, ICANN's Vice President for Global Stakeholder Engagement in the Middle East, laid out the agenda for a full day of discussions and technical presentations.

The event focused on various key topics aimed at empowering local stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to monitor and improve Internet performance in Türkiye:

• DNS Performance in the Region: Vahan Hovsepyan from RIPE NCC explored the analysis of DNS performance in Türkiye using RIPE Atlas, providing valuable insights into local network operations.
• Identifier Technology Health Indicators (ITHI): ICANN's Yazid Akanho presented the ITHI metrics essential for evaluating Internet identifiers' health.
• Routing Security & RPKI Deployment: Tayfun Özaltın from RIPE NCC delved into Türkiye's routing security status, focusing on the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and its role in securing Internet routing.
• RIPE NCC's Internet Insights for Türkiye: Ilke Ilhan from RIPE NCC presented a comprehensive overview of Internet performance and trends in Türkiye, derived from RIPEstat and other measurement tools.
• Managing Anycast Networks: Abdullah Ayaz from Türk Telekom shared insights into managing anycast networks, emphasising the role of DNS resilience in ensuring reliable Internet performance.
• DNS Measurement Tools and Root DNS Strategy: Yazid Akanho from ICANN presented tools for DNS measurement and the strategic placement and distribution of Root DNS servers in the region, critical for improving Internet reliability.
• Internet Resilience Index: Mat Ford from the Internet Society provided a regional perspective on Internet resilience, emphasising the importance of monitoring and improving infrastructure.
• RTBH and TR Network Operators Group (TRNOG): Alptekin Sünnetçi and Osman Makal highlighted the role of TRNOG in fostering local collaboration and knowledge exchange, as well as techniques like Remotely Triggered Black Hole (RTBH) filtering to enhance network security.

The event closed with a discussion on the way forward for Türkiye's Internet ecosystem, including supporting the Turkish Network Operators Group (TRNOG) to foster ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing among network operators. Here, participants emphasised the importance of continued collaboration and knowledge sharing to maintain the security and stability of the Internet infrastructure.

The Internet Measurement Day not only highlighted the power of measurement tools but also strengthened the ties between local and international stakeholders, fostering a shared vision for a resilient Internet in Türkiye.

For more information, please visit RIPE NCC and ICANN.