Jerome Hofmann
Jerome Hofmann is a publicly listed administrative and technical contact for Autonomous System 210998 in RIPE registry data under handle JH30599-RIPE. The available public evidence is entirely registry-derived and does not independently verify his employer, job title, or broader operating authority.
Why It Matters
If Jerome Hofmann remains the listed contact over time, that continuity helps external parties direct operational inquiries to a stable human endpoint. Conversely, his removal or replacement in registry data would indicate a shift in the administrative or technical management of AS210998, potentially affecting routing policy, peering, or compliance follow-up.
What Public Sources Show
Jerome Hofmann is a publicly listed administrative and technical contact for Autonomous System 210998, a network that exists within the RIPE region’s internet number resource system. His name appears in the RIPE Database under the entity handle JH30599-RIPE. The available public evidence, however, does not independently verify his employer, job title, or broader operating authority beyond the registry entry.
In practical terms, a named contact in a regional internet registry record serves as a stable endpoint for operational inquiries, abuse reports, and compliance communications. Network engineers, researchers, and business counterparties use such listings to identify who is responsible for a given autonomous system. Jerome Hofmann’s appearance in the RDAP record for AS210998 means he is likely the person to whom such communications are directed.
The evidence for this profile comes exclusively from public registry sources. A lookup at the RDAP interface for AS210998 shows Jerome Hofmann assigned both administrative and technical roles. RIPEstat confirms that AS210998 is active and tracked within the RIPE ecosystem. The RIPE Database web query page for JH30599-RIPE is the official repository for the underlying data.
These sources are official and low-risk, but they provide no context about the person’s employer, career history, or geographic location.
Because his control surface is limited to the visibility of the registry record, any change to that record—such as a new contact name, altered handle, or updated email—can signal a shift in the network’s administrative control. Right now, no active prefix announcements are associated with AS210998 in the evidence bundle, so the link between the contact and actual routing operations remains theoretical.
The absence of prefixes limits the confidence that one can place in the operational impact of a change to this person record.
For BTW readers who map internet infrastructure dependencies, Jerome Hofmann represents a single point of public contact intelligence. If he remains listed over time, that continuity helps external parties direct operational inquiries to a stable human endpoint. If his listing disappears or is replaced, it could indicate an acquisition, internal reorganisation, or simply a routine contact update. Without additional sources, it is impossible to distinguish between these outcomes.
The main watchpoints are straightforward. Monitor the RDAP and RIPE database entries for AS210998 and the JH30599-RIPE handle for any changes. Watch for the appearance of this handle in connection with other autonomous systems or in other RIRs, which would indicate a broader operational role. Finally, new prefix announcements from AS210998 would raise the infrastructure relevance of this contact and warrant a reassessment of the subject’s operational significance.
The uncertainty around this profile is significant. No public biography or professional profile has been located for Jerome Hofmann outside of his RIPE registry entry. The affiliated organisation name is not confirmed by public sources. There is no evidence of financial, managerial, or ownership authority. The profile should be used as a contact-mapping reference rather than as a comprehensive intelligence dossier on a network operator.
Operating Surface
His documented roles are limited to registry-recorded administrative and technical contacts for AS210998. He likely appears on registry updates and operational inquiries, but there is no evidence of control over routing, IP space, or network operations beyond this listing.
As a named person in official registry records, Jerome Hofmann can influence how network operators, researchers, and counterparties identify operational points of contact and assess the stability of AS210998. Changes to his listing could signal administrative turnover, acquisition, or reconfiguration of the autonomous system.
Watchpoints
The subject exists as a registry contact point only. Any operational significance beyond that is unproven. Analysts should treat this as a contact-mapping artifact, not a decision-maker. Changes to the contact record are more likely to reflect routine maintenance than strategic shifts unless accompanied by prefix or routing changes.
A new contact appearing for AS210998 would require re-mapping of the network's operational touchpoints. Active prefix announcements would elevate the contact's relevance. Reuse of JH30599-RIPE in other AS records would suggest a broader operational role.
The primary gaps are the subject's employer, job title, geographic location, and decision-making authority. Additional public sources such as corporate websites, professional profiles, or conference presentations are needed to build a more complete profile.
Sources
- Registry RDAP / WHOIS record - Public-source identity and registry context for Jerome Hofmann, showing admin and tech roles for AS210998.
- RIPE registry record - RIPEstat confirms AS210998 as an active autonomous system in the RIPE region, providing public routing and registry context.
- RIPE registry record - The RIPE Database query page is the public interface for the entity handle JH30599-RIPE, confirming its existence and association with Jerome Hofmann.
