IoT Thrust Seminar | Renovating Internet Services: A New Paradigm for a Secure, Private, and Reliable Online Infrastructure

The underlying services of the Internet are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, data leaks, and frequent downtimes. They thus demand renovations that prioritize security, uphold user privacy, and ensure reliability. This presentation will traverse my targeted research contributions towards achieving this goal. By initially analyzing the decentralized VPNs, my work has unveiled critical insights into the current state of Internet vulnerabilities. These meticulous measurements have been instrumental in identifying and addressing privacy concerns, leading to my further work of conceptualizing and developing innovative solutions like PDNS and semantic cookies, which offer an enhanced layer of privacy protection within the DNS and HTTP systems.

Beyond the scope of the Internet endpoint at the user side, my efforts have scaled to enhance the foundational protocols that underpin the Internet's stability, such as the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Collaborative endeavors with industry leaders have not only improved the reliability of BGP but have also minimized the ripple effects of failures within sprawling data center networks.

This talk will encapsulate the methodology behind these advancements, from the initial analytical assessments to the practical implementation of system redesigns and sophisticated cryptographic solutions. By interweaving theoretical knowledge and realistic considerations, my research stands as a testament to the potential for a transformed Internet — one that is resilient by design and trustworthy by default.