Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in activating 'RPKI Rov' technology

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has emerged as the global leader in the adoption of Resource Public Key Infrastructure Route Origin Validation (RPKI RoV) technology. This innovation enables verification of whether internet routers transmit network traffic via the correct and authorized networks, reducing the likelihood of routing it to untrusted websites or online services.

The kingdom achieved a remarkable activation rate of 99.8 percent, according to the latest measurements conducted by APNIC, the regional internet registry responsible for IP address management in the Asia Pacific region.

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) highlighted that the kingdom's top position in this metric underscores the effectiveness of the communications sector's efforts to adopt best global practices. Moreover, it underscores the country's advanced competitive standing in international indicators, which contributes to the overall maturity, reliability, and security of its internet infrastructure.

This accomplishment is a result of the sector's continuous efforts to enhance the maturity of Saudi Arabia's internet ecosystem.

It's worth noting that Saudi Arabia is among the top five countries globally in Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) implementation and leads among G20 nations in the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) validation indicators. These achievements collectively demonstrate the comprehensive progress of the kingdom's internet ecosystem, the integrated efforts across the sector, and the efficiency, security, and reliability of its infrastructure.