Real time distributed simulation of BGP on the entire current Internet topology and Internet-like topologies

Bachelor thesis (2018)

Authors

C.H. Trap Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

C. Dörr (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2018 Cyril Trap
Internet BGP Real time simulation BGP-hijack Distributed simulation
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

The Border Gateway Protocol is critical for the correct working of the Internet. When it fails the impact is usually high and therefore failures should be minimized. Unfortunately the configuration of BGP is prone to errors. Besides that, BGP is targeted by attacks of cyber criminals. A simulator capable of running BGP can reduce the number of honest mistakes and successful attacks. In a simulated environment different configurations and optional attacks can be tried out safely. The simulator can also assist with the investigation of real world events by replicating the conditions and triggers that led up to it and providing a detailed view on every aspect. The correct workings of the simulator was verified with real world events testing the simulator from both a macro and micro perspective. The CPU and memory usage during simulation are discussed. Additionally, a quick recap on the working of BGP is provided.