Solar Group Unveils ZASTAVA 9, Adding Post-Quantum Key Exchange and Tighter Remote Access Controls
The product line combines post-quantum key exchange with robust remote access controls.
Russian developers are advancing platforms designed to protect corporate networks against cyber attackers. These platforms combine a broad set of security tools to deliver the highest possible level of protection.
Built for Both Offices and Data Centers
Solar Group has released the ninth version of its ZASTAVA network security product line. The solution is designed for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to heavily loaded data centers. The product line supports data encryption in transit using Russian cryptographic standards (GOST VPN).
One of the major additions is hybrid post-quantum key exchange integrated into the IKEv2 protocol. IKEv2 is used with IPsec to establish secure connections. The new version allows customers to adopt modern traffic encryption algorithms without changing the underlying architecture. They can also update their cryptographic protection as the relevant algorithms become standardized. The latest platform release also includes new tools to strengthen security and simplify administration. In particular, ZASTAVA 9 introduces centralized key management within a customer's infrastructure.
A Zero Trust Approach
ZASTAVA Client now follows a Zero Trust model. To implement it, the platform works with the Sakura solution, which checks the security posture of user workstations. Before granting network access, it can automatically assess a device's condition, including whether antivirus software is installed and critical security updates are in place. Two-factor authentication through RADIUS and the TLS protocol provides an additional layer of protection for user credentials.
"The current cyber threat landscape, combined with regulators' demands for stronger network security at midsize and large companies, has sharply increased the importance of GOST VPN technologies. Investments in these solutions are always long-term. Businesses need predictable operating costs and room to scale. The ZASTAVA 9 product line lets customers choose a configuration that fits their specific use case and expand their secure infrastructure as workloads grow," says Alexander Cherednichenko, technical director of ELVIS-PLUS JSC, part of Solar Group.
More Russian Security Tools to Choose From
The continued development of the ZASTAVA product line is helping strengthen Russia's technological sovereignty. Businesses and government agencies have more options for adopting domestic cryptographic protection tools, reducing their dependence on foreign software and hardware vendors. Solutions in this category could serve a range of sectors, including finance, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, and large government information systems.
A Steady Path of Technological Evolution
The development of domestic data encryption solutions in Russia gained additional momentum after major foreign vendors left the market. In December 2023, for example, Rosstandart approved recommendations for using Russian cryptographic algorithms in the IKEv2 key exchange protocol. The document was developed by specialists at ELVIS-PLUS in cooperation with Factor-TS and took effect on January 1, 2024.
In February 2024, ELVIS-PLUS announced that its eighth-generation ZASTAVA-150 and ZASTAVA-10000 hardware-software systems had received certification from the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The product line used the modern Russian cryptographic algorithms Magma and Kuznyechik and supported IPsec and IKEv2.
In May 2026, Solar Group announced the launch of a pilot testing program for ZASTAVA 9, built on the tools that had previously been certified. The developer described the shift from conventional communications-channel protection to comprehensive remote access control, using multifactor authentication and device health checks.
The latest ZASTAVA release is therefore the result of steady technological evolution and reflects broader market trends. Companies today are looking for more than products made in Russia. Customers need functionality and reliability, and security platforms must also meet all current regulatory requirements.
