Saudi Arabia leads globally in internet security technology activation
The Kingdom achieved a 99.8 per cent activation rate for RPKI RoV technology, according to regional internet registry measurements.
At a glance
- Saudi Arabia achieved 99.8 per cent activation of RPKI RoV technology, ranking first globally
- RPKI RoV verifies routers send traffic through authorised networks and reduces risks from untrusted services
- The Kingdom ranks in top five globally for IPv6 implementation and first among G20 countries for DNSSEC validation
- The Communications, Space and Technology Commission attributed the achievement to sector efforts adopting global best practices
Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in the activation of Resource Public Key Infrastructure Route Origin Validation (RPKI RoV), a technology designed to verify that internet routers send network traffic through authorised networks and reduce the risk of misdirection to untrusted websites or services. The Kingdom achieved an activation rate of 99.8 per cent, according to measurements by APNIC, the regional internet registry for the Asia Pacific.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission stated that the achievement reflects the effectiveness of the communications sector's efforts to adopt global best practices and demonstrates the Kingdom's advanced standing in international internet infrastructure indicators. Saudi Arabia also ranks among the top five countries globally in Internet Protocol Version 6 implementation and first among G20 nations in Domain Name System Security Extensions validation.
Why it matters
The advancement reflects efforts to enhance the maturity, reliability and security of internet infrastructure, contributing to a more secure digital ecosystem.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia ranks first globally in activating 'RPKI Rov' technology
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi Arabia ranks first globally in activating 'RPKI Rov' technology
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