STIR/SHAKEN information hub
This information hub draws content about STIR/SHAKEN from across our website and a variety of industry sources.
TransNexus STIR/SHAKEN solutions
Our STIR/SHAKEN solutions include everything you need to deploy STIR/SHAKEN. They work with any network equipment and are available in our ClearIP and NexOSS software platforms.
We offer SHAKEN certificates to use with our software products or any other. Certificates are available with flexible duration and no contract or commitment.
You can easilly combine robocall mitigation techniques with STIR/SHAKEN call authentication to improve customer experience and satisfy compliance requirements.
Learn more about STIR/SHAKEN
STIR/SHAKEN whitepapers
STIR/SHAKEN overview — A brief introduction
Understanding STIR/SHAKEN — An introduction to some technical details
How to obtain access to numbering resources — Service provider requirements to sign calls
Certificate management for STIR/SHAKEN — Creating and managing keys and certificates
STIR/SHAKEN authentication service — Authentication technical details
STIR/SHAKEN verification service — Verification technical details
Out-of-Band SHAKEN — Extends the current SHAKEN framework to include service providers using TDM
Rich Call Data and STIR/SHAKEN — How to include additional caller info in the SHAKEN token to improve call completion
Delegate certificates improve STIR/SHAKEN for providers and enterprises — How a special certificate extends the trusted network
STIR/SHAKEN videos
Preparing for SHAKEN in Canada
Robocall Mitigation Filing Essentials
Prepare for the FCC June 30th robocall deadline — Tutorial
TRACED act compliance — Everything you need to know
Complying with the TRACED act made simple
CFCA Know SHAKEN videos
TransNexus presented a series of webinars with the CFCA on STIR/SHAKEN topics, including:
ATIS STIR/SHAKEN standards
ATIS-1000074.v002, ATIS Standard on Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN)
ATIS-1000080.v004, ATIS Standard on Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN): Governance Model and Certificate Management
ATIS-1000081, ATIS Technical Report on a Framework for Display of Verified Caller
ATIS-1000082, ATIS Technical Report on SHAKEN APIs for a Centralized Signing and Signature Validation Server
ATIS-1000084.v002, ATIS Technical Report on Operational and Management Considerations for SHAKEN STI Certification Authorities and Policy Administrators
ATIS-1000085.v002, ATIS Standard on Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using ToKENs (SHAKEN): SHAKEN Support of “div” PASSporT
ATIS-1000088, ATIS Technical Report on a Framework for SHAKEN Attestation and Origination Identifier
ATIS-1000089.v002, ATIS Technical Report on Study of Full Attestation Alternatives for Enterprises and Business Entities with Multi-Homing and Other Arrangements
ATIS-1000091, ATIS Technical Report on a Mechanism for International Signature-based handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN)
ATIS-1000092, ATIS Standard on Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN): Delegate Certificates
ATIS-1000093, ATIS Standard on Toll-Free Numbers in the SHAKEN Framework
ATIS-1000095, ATIS Standard on Extending STIR/SHAKEN over TDM
ATIS-1000096, ATIS Standard on SHAKEN: Out-of-Band PASSporT Transmission Involving TDM Networks
ATIS-1000097, ATIS Technical Report on Alternatives for Caller Authentication for Non-IP Traffic
IETF STIR/SHAKEN standards
IETF RFC 7340, Secure Telephone Identity Problem Statement and Requirements
IETF RFC 7375, Secure Telephone Identity Threat Model
IETF RFC 8224, Authenticated Identity Management in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
IETF RFC 8225, PASSporT: Personal Assertion Token
IETF RFC 8226, Secure Telephone Identity Credentials: Certificates
IETF RFC 8443, Personal Assertion Token (PASSporT) Extension for Resource Priority Authorization
IETF RFC 8588, Personal Assertion Token (PASSporT) Extension for Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN)
IETF RFC 8816, Secure Telephone Identity Revisited (STIR) Out-of-Band Architecture and Use Cases
IETF RFC 8946, Personal Assertion Token (PASSporT) Extension for Diverted Calls
IETF RFC 9027, Assertion Values for Resource Priority Header and SIP Priority Header Claims in Support of Emergency Services Networks
United States STIR/SHAKEN regulations
WC Docket No. 17-97, Call Authentication Trust Anchor
| Document | Adopted | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| TRACED Act | Dec 30, 2019 | Law requires FCC to issue orders that require STIR/SHAKEN call authentication and related provisions. |
| Report and Order | Mar 31, 2020 | Mandates STIR/SHAKEN. |
| Second Report and Order | Sep 29, 2020 | Provides extensions for SHAKEN implementation, requires robocall mitigation program during extensions, requires certification in new Robocall Mitigation Database. |
| Third Report and Order | Aug 6, 2021 | Establishes a process for voice service providers to appeal STI Governance Authority SPC Token revocation decisions to the Commission. |
| Caller ID Authentication Best Practices | Dec 22, 2020 | Voluntary, optional best practices for SHAKEN developed by the CATA working group. |
| Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) | Apr 20, 2021 | New portal used to submit, view, and download certifications in the RMD. |
| Fourth Report and Order | Dec 10, 2021 | Accelerates SHAKEN implementation deadlines for small voice service providers that are non-facilities-based or are found to be a source of illegal robocalls. |
United States Robocall mitigation regulations
CG Docket No. 17-59, Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
| Document | Adopted | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Report and Order | Nov 16, 2017 | Allows providers to block calls from phone numbers that are invalid, unallocated, unused, or that appear on Do-Not-Originate (DNO) lists. |
| Second Report and Order | Dec 12, 2018 | Establishes Reassigned Numbers Database. |
| Declaratory Ruling | Jun 6, 2019 | Clarifies that service providers may offer opt-out call-blocking programs based on any reasonable analytics. |
| Third Report and Order | Jul 16, 2020 | Establishes safe harbors for call blocking. |
| Fourth Report and Order | Dec 29, 2020 | Requires service providers to police their networks and cooperate with traceback, adds network blocking to safe harbor, requires immediate notification of blocking by Jan 1, 2022. |
| Order on Reconsideration, Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Waiver Order | Dec 10, 2021 | Changes and clarifies rules on immediate notification of call blocking. |
Canada STIR/SHAKEN regulations
| Document | Adopted | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| CRTC 2018-32 | 25 Jan 2018 | Measures to reduce caller identification spoofing and to determine the origins of nuisance calls |
| CRTC 2019-402 | 9 Dec 2019 | CISC Network Working Group – Status of implementation by telecommunications service providers of authentication/verification measures for caller identification |
| CRTC 2019-403 | 9 Dec 2019 | Establishment of the Canadian Secure Token Governance Authority |
| CRTC 2019-402-2 | 15 Sep 2020 | Rogers Communications Canada Inc. – Request for a nine-month postponement of STIR/SHAKEN implementation |
| CRTC 2021-123 | 6 Apr 2021 | STIR/SHAKEN implementation for Internet Protocol-based voice calls |
| CRTC 2021-267 | 5 Aug 2021 | Mitel Networks Corporation – Application requesting the Commission to instruct the Canadian Secure Token Governance Authority to allow all telecommunications service providers to receive a STIR/SHAKEN certificate |
STIR/SHAKEN blog posts and news
Jan 17, 2022
STIR/SHAKEN statistics for December 2021
Jan 12, 2022
Reply comments on proposed rules for gateway providers
Jan 10, 2022
State attorneys general urge tough robocall rules for gateway providers
Dec 27, 2021
FCC reevaluates SHAKEN extensions
Dec 22, 2021
Comments on FCC proposed rules for gateway providers
Dec 13, 2021
FCC order accelerates SHAKEN deadline for some small providers
Dec 8, 2021
Recent activity on pending and proposed robocall rules
Dec 1, 2021
SHAKEN statistics for November 2021
Nov 29, 2021
FCC proposed rules for gateway providers—would they work?
Nov 23, 2021
Canadian SHAKEN mandate approaches
Nov 15, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
New York governor signs robocall legislation
Nov 8, 2021
SHAKEN statistics for October 2021
Nov 3, 2021
Robocall trends in the new SHAKEN era
Nov 1, 2021
Canadian SHAKEN token access policy revised
Oct 25, 2021
Enforcement action against robocallers in the SHAKEN era
Oct 20, 2021
STI-GA announces support for enhanced SHAKEN functionality
Oct 18, 2021
STIR/SHAKEN statistics for September 2021
Oct 5, 2021
Out-of-Band SHAKEN with a private Call Placement Service
Sep 29, 2021
Many SHAKEN certifications, few SHAKEN-authorized providers
Sep 13, 2021
FCC proposes additional robocall rules for gateway providers
August 26, 2021
Rich Call Data and Delegate Certificates—a great pairing
August 16, 2021
Canadian regulator changes service provider SHAKEN qualifications
August 4, 2021
Are SHAKEN and robocall mitigation preventing unlawful robocalls?
July 28, 2021
July 26, 2021
Spam robocalls and SHAKEN attestation
July 15, 2021
SHAKEN for TDM standards approved
June 29, 2021
Robocaller tried to hack SHAKEN
June 15, 2021
May 2021 STIR/SHAKEN statistics
June 9, 2021
Robocall Mitigation Database filing statistics
June 7, 2021
U.S. — Canada cross-border SHAKEN
May 25, 2021
Press release — New Out-of-Band SHAKEN whitepaper available
May 13, 2021
February 17, 2021
Our STIR/SHAKEN products:
- Work with your existing network
- Support SIP and TDM
- Affordable, easy to deploy