Protecting Your Traffic from Rogue ISPs and State Actors with Stellastra

The internet, an intricate web of approximately 100,000 networks, is integral to the personal and professional lives of millions worldwide. From browsing websites to sending emails and conducting financial transactions, secure connectivity is paramount. For most individuals and organizations, internet service is delivered through fiber, copper, phone, or satellites, connecting you to your network ISP. These networks, known as autonomous systems (ASes), form the foundation of your online experience.

The Power of BGP in Keeping You Connected

To facilitate seamless communication between these autonomous systems, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is employed. BGP ensures that your data travels efficiently across the global internet. However, there is a critical vulnerability within BGP’s original design, by default, anyone can advertise or originate a route they do not control, leaving your traffic exposed to hijacking attempts by rogue ISPs or state actors. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to your online safety.

Elevating Your Security with Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)

Stellastra is committed to protecting your digital interactions. We will soon be integrating Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) into our cyber security risk scoring criteria. This move is designed to safeguard your online activities with advanced public key cryptography, making it much harder for malicious entities to hijack traffic destined for your autonomous system.

RPKI secures your data by attaching cryptographic signatures to route announcements, ensuring that only legitimate network operators can control your traffic routes. This crucial enhancement mitigates the risk of your data being hijacked, providing you with peace of mind that traffic to your network is not intercepted by adversaries. Furthermore, by ensuring your key stakeholders and partners also use RPKI-enabled networks, you can ensure that your outbound traffic will not be intercepted.

Aligning with National Security Strategies

Our security enhancements align with the White House’s strategy to create a more secure internet. By adopting RPKI, we support governmental and private initiatives aimed at defending the internet from both domestic and international threats, ensuring safer networking for your organization’s critical communications. Without it, a rogue ISP or state can hijack traffic to your servers.

Industry Leaders Support Our Mission

Our enhanced cyber security scoring has been recognized by leading companies such as BugCrowd, Pentest-Tools.com, Cohesity, and Zimperium, highlighting the importance of our proactive steps towards reinforcing online security for your users.

Enhancing Your Data Protection

Integrating RPKI into Stellastra’s cyber-security risk rating offers substantial benefits for your online security:

• Personal Data Security: Ensures that your personal and professional data, including web traffic and emails, are shielded from unauthorized access by rogue ISPs or state actors.
• Stable and Trustworthy Network: Fortifies the networks that support your online activities, reducing the risk of interruptions caused by malicious entities.
• Compliance with Security Standards: Aligns your internet traffic with the highest standards of security.

Stellastra’s adoption of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) points to our unwavering commitment to your online safety. By addressing BGP vulnerabilities with cryptographic validation of routes, we are making strides to protect organizations’ data from cyber threats. Stay informed, secure your digital life, and trust in Stellastra’s enhanced cyber security scoring to elevate your internet security to new heights.