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April 30, 2008
IP Network Surveillance using IP Fabrics' DeepSweep
DeepSweep ™ is a systems-level product from IP Fabrics aimed at the emerging IPbased
Network Surveillance market. Included in this market are market
segments/application areas such as intelligence gathering for national security,
lawful interception for criminal investigations, internal network abuse/misuse
detection and capture, and general cyber crime surveillance. In particular,
DeepSweep is a very attractive solution for small ISPs now faced with complying with
the FCC’s recent broadband CALEA requirements.
The DeepSweep system excels in several areas. First, it operates at very high data
rates which gives it the ability to be located in ‘network aggregation points’ which
provide the necessary visibility to large amounts of network traffic as the traffic
traverses networks.
Secondly, it is very easy to use and allows agents or analysts to configure
surveillance filters at the application-level (e.g., based on criteria such as email
addresses or login IDs) as opposed to the network protocol-level which require
knowledge of network protocol fields.
Lastly, it provides best-of-breed Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, allowing
the DeepSweep system to inspect the packet content in addition to the basic packet
header fields (deep packet inspection is analogous to the Post Office looking inside
each package shipped as opposed to simply looking at the To: and From:
information).
The remainder of this paper will explore the features, underlying technology, and
example uses of the DeepSweep Network Surveillance System.
Click here to read the remainder of this white paper
About IP Fabrics
IP Fabrics, founded in 2002 and located in Beaverton, Oregon, is venture fundedby Northwest Venture Associates, Intel Capital, Frazier Technology Ventures, and Ignition Partners. The company serves customers in various segments, including service providers, networking equipment makers, and government agencies.
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