Partnership Delivers Connectivity and High Speed Encryption Without Hardware Bottlenecks, Meeting Evolving Industry Compliance Mandates
As cyber threats continue to escalate in both volume and complexity, organizations operating hybrid enterprise networks are under growing pressure to secure data in motion. Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and evolving regulatory frameworks reinforce what security-conscious enterprises have long recognized: unencrypted traffic moving between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments presents a significant compliance and operational risk.
To meet these modern challenges head-on, Aviatrix®, a leader in cloud network security, and Megaport, a premier Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership. The collaboration brings Aviatrix High-Performance Encryption (HPE) to Megaport’s global NaaS platform—enabling a robust, software-defined solution that secures hybrid cloud connectivity without the delays and limitations of traditional hardware-based encryption.
Encryption Becomes a Core Security Mandate
Recent cyberattack campaigns, including high-profile threats like Salt Typhoon and ransomware variants such as Medusa, have highlighted the vulnerabilities of unencrypted network traffic. These attacks exploit weak points to move laterally between cloud and data center environments, prompting government agencies to strengthen cybersecurity mandates that require encryption of all data in transit.
Traditional solutions, such as MACsec, often fall short due to high costs, deployment complexity, and lengthy provisioning times.
“Today’s enterprises have diverse secure transit and cloud connectivity needs, driven by evolving cyber threats, AI advancements, and proliferating cloud applications,” said Scott Raynovich, Founder and Principal Analyst at Futuriom. “As organizations modernize to meet their business demands, they require agile, software-defined security solutions that can elegantly connect diverse networking silos. Aviatrix and Megaport are delivering the security and visibility essential for protecting global multicloud networks.”
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A Software-Defined Approach to Hybrid Cloud Security
By integrating Aviatrix’s High-Performance Encryption capabilities with Megaport’s extensive global fabric, enterprises gain access to a powerful and scalable encryption solution that eliminates the dependency on hardware appliances. This combined offering delivers edge-to-edge protection, enabling organizations to implement zero trust network policies and maintain full visibility into hybrid cloud traffic.
With Aviatrix Transit on Edge now seamlessly deployed on Megaport’s NaaS platform, organizations benefit from:
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High-speed encryption for traffic between cloud and on-premises environments
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Rapid failure detection and fast rerouting via Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
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Advanced traffic control using BGP Communities for granular traffic engineering
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Centralized visibility and policy enforcement, enabling scalable Zero Trust architectures
These features empower security teams to act swiftly against emerging threats, reduce exposure to compliance violations, and simplify the complexity of managing multi-cloud and hybrid network environments.
“It’s essential for us to have technologies that give us the flexibility to rapidly scale and adapt our cloud networking strategies as needed,” said Brent Fowler, Senior Network Engineer at Republic Airways. “The combination of Aviatrix and Megaport delivers the network support we require, enabling our IT team to concentrate on critical business priorities. The solutions we’ve put in place empower us to navigate the fast-paced demands of our industry with confidence, ensuring our operations remain secure and efficient.”
Preparing Enterprises for the Next Era of Network Security
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations are increasingly seeking software-defined, scalable alternatives to legacy encryption technologies.
“Our customers face increasingly complex cyber threats across hybrid and multicloud environments,” said Michael Reid, Chief Executive Officer at Megaport. “Delivering High-Performance Encryption across our network solutions provides a flexible, efficient, and software-driven way to achieve comprehensive security and resilience, reinforcing our commitment to future-proof networking solutions that can handle evolving security demands.”
“In today’s threat environment, encryption isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity – and hardware-based approaches simply can’t keep pace,” said Doug Merritt, Chief Executive Officer at Aviatrix. “Aviatrix and Megaport are redefining secure hybrid cloud connectivity by extending the cloud operational model to the edge with a software-based approach. We deliver enterprise-grade security, network visibility, and operational control – simplifying deployments and allowing our customers to operate with confidence, knowing they have the most advanced, scalable, and resilient network protection available without waiting for hardware.”