AS1427 Alion Science and Technology Corporation

About AS1427

Owner of AS1427

The owner of Autonomous System (AS) number 1427 is the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense's High Performance Computing Modernization Program.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of DREN involves providing high-performance computing resources, networking services, and support for the defense research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) community. This includes facilitating secure communication and collaboration among researchers and engineers working on various defense-related projects.

Establishment of AS1427

While the exact date of establishment for AS1427 is not publicly detailed, it is known that the Defense Research and Engineering Network has been operational for several decades, evolving with the advancements in high-performance computing and networking technologies.

Malicious Use of AS1427

There are no specific or widespread reports suggesting that AS1427 is frequently used by hackers or spammers for malicious intent. However, like any large network, it is possible for isolated incidents to occur. The following details were obtained from CleanTalk.org on their blacklist monitoring:

• No significant malicious activity detected in recent times.


• It is unlikely that such a secured and monitored network owned by the U.S. Department of Defense would be commonly exploited for spamming or hacking purposes.