 Initiative Number: 4.1.5 Initiative Title: Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive secure Internet routing Initiative Description The Office of the National Cyber Director, in conjunction with key stakeholders and appropriate Federal Government entities, will develop a roadmap to increase the adoption of secure Internet routing techniques and technology by: (1) identifying security challenges; (2) exploring approaches and options to address internet routing and BGP security concerns; (3) identifying and informing the development of best practices; (4) identifying needed research and development; and (5) identifying barriers to adoption and alternate mitigation approaches. NCS Reference We must take steps to mitigate the most urgent of these pervasive concerns such as Border Gateway Protocol vulnerabilities, unencrypted Domain Name System requests, and the slow adoption of IPv6. Such a “clean up” effort to reduce systemic risk requires identification of the most pressing of these security challenges, further development of effective security measures, and close collaboration between public and private sectors to reduce our risk exposure without disrupting the platforms and services built atop this infrastructure. The Federal Government will…partnering with stakeholders to develop and drive adoption of solutions that will improve the security of the Internet ecosystem and support research to understand and address reasons for slow adoption. Responsible Agency: ONCD Contributing Entities: DOJ, CISA, FCC, NIST, NSA, NTIA, OSTP Completion Date: 3Q FY24 38 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN