This tutorial introduces a few simple security tools any ISP can implement at low cost (free) to improve both reaction time and customer satisfaction during crisis. Basics of blackhole routing and customer use of the blackhole configuration in the ISP network will be discussed. Some advanced uses for blackhole routing will also be covered.

Finally, the BGP FlowSpec draft, titled "Dissemination of flow specification rules" (http://www.tcb.net/draft-marques-idr-flow-spec-00.txt) and its future within the standards process will be discussed. An overview of the draft will be provided with operator input sought.