🛰️ Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): The Backbone of the Internet You Never See
When we think of the internet, we usually picture websites, streaming services, or social media apps. But beneath all that lies a sophisticated routing system that silently keeps global communication running smoothly. At the core of this system is BGP —the Border Gateway Protocol . In this blog, we'll break down what BGP is, how it works, why it's critical, and how it's used in both networking and cybersecurity investigations. 🌐 What is BGP? BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is the routing protocol that enables data to travel across the internet by determining the best paths between thousands of independently managed networks, called Autonomous Systems (ASNs) . Think of BGP as the GPS of the internet . Just like your phone finds the fastest route to a destination, BGP helps data packets find the most efficient route from one server to another—across countries, continents, and networks. 🔗 Website for BGP Analysis To explore BGP data, visit: 👉 https://bgp.he.net Here...