This document provides an overview of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and includes the following key points:
RPKI allows internet registries to digitally certify IP address and autonomous system (AS) number allocations and assignments. This helps validate routing data and prevent unintended route origination. The certificates are stored in repositories that network devices can access to validate routing information.
RPKI is gaining adoption worldwide as more internet registries and network operators participate. The RIPE region currently has the most resource certificates and route origin authorizations (ROAs) issued. Events and tutorials have helped drive increased usage in different regions over time. Monitoring and visualization tools also help observe global RPKI deployment status.