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--></style></head><body lang=en-KE link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>(Apologies for cross-posting)</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Dear Colleagues,</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We are happy to share with you our latest blog “Securing Internet Routing with Cryptography: Quick Introduction to RPKI”. In this insightful piece, we delve into how RPKI represents a monumental leap forward in Internet routing security, utilizing cryptography to provide a standardized and scalable solution to the persistent challenges posed by BGP vulnerabilities. We explore its pivotal role in fortifying our digital infrastructure, making it more secure, resilient, and trustworthy.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://blog.afrinicnet/rpki-quick-introduction"><b><span style='color:#1155CC'>Read the Blog article here.</span></b><span style='color:#1155CC'> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>And this is just the beginning. In the upcoming blog series, we will take a deeper dive into RPKI deployment intricacies, explore practical applications, and discuss best practices for seamless implementation. We invite you to dive into the article and enrich your understanding of this crucial aspect of security.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://blog.afrinic.net/rpki-quick-introduction"><b><span style='color:#1155CC'>Read the Blog article here.</span></b><span style='color:#1155CC'> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Happy Reading!</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><br><br><i><span style='color:black'>*** Note that the call for blog articles is still open. If you have any insights, research, or experiences related to Internet development in the Africa Region, we encourage you to submit your work for consideration. Your contribution could spark valuable discussions and insights within our network. </span></i><a href="https://wwwafrinic.net/blog/contribution-guidelines"><i><span style='color:#1155CC'>Read how you can contribute here.</span></i></a><span style='mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>AFRINIC Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-number-spacing:proportional'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>