Enhanced Security
Robust protection against cyber threats.
Revolutionizing the Future of the Internet with SCION
Iris Global Networks is proud to introduce SCION, the next-generation secure internet architecture, designed to transform your business operations.
Unlock unparalleled security, transparency, and control over your network traffic with SCION, offered by Iris Global Networks.
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What is SCION?
SCION (Scalability, Control, and Isolation On Next-generation networks) is a revolutionary internet architecture that enhances security, availability, and reliability. Unlike traditional internet protocols like IP and BGP, which are vulnerable to various cyber threats, SCION offers robust protection against attacks such as prefix hijacking, DDoS, and spoofing.
Availability
Ensures consistent and reliable connectivity.
Control
Provides users with unprecedented control over their data paths.
How SCION Compares to the Traditional Internet
A Side-by-Side Comparison of Security, Control, and Performance
SCION
Traditional Internet
Security
Cryptographically protected routing and per-hop path validation defend against prefix hijacking, DDoS, and spoofing.
Vulnerable to attacks like DDoS, prefix hijacking, and spoofing.
Control
Endpoints choose the paths their traffic takes, based on application needs.
Limited control over data paths; relies on predefined routes.
Reliability
Multiple paths to each destination, with fast failover to a backup path if a link or router fails.
Single points of failure; less reliable during outages or attacks.
Isolation Domains (ISDs)
Networks are grouped into Isolation Domains, each with its own roots of trust, isolating routing from outside attacks and misconfigurations.
No concept of ISDs; limited trust management and scalability.
Performance
Paths can be optimized for each application, for example by choosing shorter, lower-latency routes, and used in parallel.
Variable performance; dependent on traffic and network congestion.
Interoperability
Coexists with existing IP infrastructure; SCION-IP gateways carry regular IP traffic over SCION.
Rigid structure; challenging to integrate with new protocols.
Path Transparency
Each packet carries its forwarding path, so the route is known and verified at every hop.
Lack of transparency; users have no control over data routing.
Scalability
Routing is split within and between ISDs, and routers forward without large forwarding tables.
Limited scalability due to traditional routing protocols.
Deployment Incentives
Incrementally deployable: gateways let organizations adopt SCION without changing their applications or endpoints.
No direct incentives for enhanced security or performance.
Extensibility
Supports hop-by-hop and end-to-end header extensions, similar to IPv6.
Difficult to extend without significant changes to infrastructure.
The Future of Internet Connectivity with SCION
SCION is not just an incremental improvement; it’s a groundbreaking shift in how the internet functions. With SCION, Iris Global Networks brings to you the internet of the future—where security, control, and reliability are the standard, not the exception. Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other industry, SCION will empower your business to operate with unmatched confidence.
Our mission at Iris Global Networks is to push the envelope in telecommunications and technology solutions, bringing advantages to businesses of all sizes across all industries.
Key Features of SCION
Isolation Domains (ISDs)
Greater control over trust and scalable routing.
Path Transparency and Control
End-to-end path transparency with packet-carried forwarding state.
Multipath Communication
Improved network resilience and performance through multiple redundant paths.
Enhanced Security Measures
Secure path revocation and cryptographic protection.
Interoperability and Extensibility
Seamlessly works alongside existing internet protocols.
Why Iris Global Networks?
At Iris Global Networks, we are committed to staying at the forefront of technological innovation. With SCION, we are proud to offer a solution that perfectly aligns with our mission to provide the best telecommunications and technology solutions to businesses worldwide. We understand that the future of the internet is secure, transparent, and controlled—and SCION is the key to unlocking that future.
Frequently Asked Questions about SCION and Iris Global Networks
What is Iris Global Networks and what does it offer?
Iris Global Networks provides a next-generation, secure, and reliable networking solution for businesses, powered by the SCION protocol. Its services enable organizations to achieve high levels of security, stability, and performance in data transfers across global networks.
What is SCION?
SCION (Scalability, Control, and Isolation On Next-generation networks) is a cutting-edge networking architecture that delivers greater control, security, and performance compared to traditional internet solutions. It allows businesses to create secure, verifiable, and high-performance network paths for data transfers.
How does SCION improve network security?
SCION enhances security by allowing users to select the paths their data takes through the network, ensuring that critical business data avoids compromised or unsafe routes. This path control minimizes the risk of cyberattacks such as DDoS attacks and network vulnerabilities.
What industries can benefit from Iris Global Networks’ solutions?
Iris Global Networks’ solutions are ideal for industries with high-security demands, such as finance, healthcare, government, and logistics. Its services are designed for organizations that require secure, reliable, and efficient data transfers over global networks.
How is SCION different from today’s internet routing (BGP)?
Today’s internet connects networks with the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which was designed in the 1980s, relies largely on unverified trust between networks, and gives senders no control over the path their data takes. SCION groups networks into Isolation Domains with their own roots of trust, cryptographically verifies every hop on a path, and lets the sender choose the path, which is carried in each packet.
Do we need to change our applications or equipment to use SCION?
Not necessarily. Devices and applications that do not run SCION can use it through SCION-IP gateways, which carry regular IP traffic over SCION and are typically deployed at the edge of an enterprise network. SCION routing also runs on commercial off-the-shelf hardware or on virtualized platforms.
How does SCION keep connections running during outages or attacks?
SCION discovers multiple paths to a destination in advance instead of waiting for internet routing to reconverge. Traffic can use several paths at the same time, and applications can switch to an alternative path within one or two seconds if a link fails, becomes congested or is hit by a denial-of-service attack.
Can SCION keep our data within specific countries or trusted networks?
Yes. SCION builds paths from cryptographically verified segments, so users can choose paths based on attributes such as geography, a capability known as geofencing. Traffic between organizations in the same Isolation Domain stays within that domain and follows known paths, which helps with data sovereignty and data protection requirements.
How is SCION different from SD-WAN or MPLS?
SD-WAN runs on top of regular internet lines, is usually limited to a single network domain and vendor, and can only choose the last mile. SCION works like an internet built by many providers: it allows end-to-end path selection, so it can react to failures in the middle of the network, and it adds built-in hijacking resistance and path authorization. MPLS works inside a single network, while SCION handles communication between networks, so each provider can keep using MPLS internally.
How do I get started with SCION from Iris Global Networks?
Request a free demo using the demo request form on this site, or email info@irisglobal.co. Our specialists are ready to help you adopt SCION.
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