The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), in collaboration with the Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIP E NCC), held a three-day capacity-building workshop in the Kingdom of Bahrain on the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and BGP “Border gateway protocol” operations and security. The event was attended by representatives of leading Internet service providers, telecom operators, and RIPE NCC members.
The workshops delved into a range of topics, including IPv6 addressing plans, route reflectors, policy, filtering, route selection, and the crucial security aspects of the protocol. Interactive exercises were presented at the workshops to further develop participants’ expertise in these critical areas. IPv6 is essential to the future scalability and growth of the Internet, whereas secure and stable Internet routing (BGP) is necessary to facilitate smooth Internet operations.
Philip Marnick, General Director of TRA Bahrain, said, “Workshops help collaboration between network operators and other industry stakeholders, allowing everyone to share best practices and develop new ways of working. Additionally, they provide an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, which is invaluable in improving the quality and reliability of networks. Sharing experiences enables, network operators to ensure that their networks are secure, reliable, and efficient, whilst also helping to drive innovation and economic growth within the Kingdom.”
Mohamed Alnoaimi, Director of Technology & Networks Security at TRA Bahrain, emphasized the significance of the workshops in enhancing the skills and knowledge of operators. He stated, "The capacity-building workshops conducted by RIPE NCC in collaboration with TRA Bahrain have been instrumental in equipping operators with the expertise needed to thrive in the ever-evolving Internet and its security landscape."
Chafic Chaya, RIPE NCC Regional Communications Manager, highlighted their commitment to facilitating the sustainable development of the Internet and providing technical expertise on critical issues. Chaya thanked TRA Bahrain for their unwavering support, remarking, "We are grateful to TRA Bahrain for their continued support for the development and resilient growth of Bahrain's Internet and digital infrastructure.”
Source: Press Release