Impact of 5G on lawful interception

5G and lawful interception

5G networks brings unparalleled speed and connectivity for users, but also comes with technical challenges for lawful interception. Discover how you can overcome these challenges and be future proof

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5G and lawful interception

Lawful interception is a vital and legally approved practice of telecommunication services. It serves as a crucial tool for law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide, facilitates investigations and prosecutions of criminal activities and terrorist operations.

5G offers significant advancements for end-users: ultra-fast speeds, low latency communication and massive device connectivity. The technology to enable these advancements brings challenges to implement a fully working lawful interception solution.

LIMA Lawful intercept is fully functional in 5G networks and trusted by telecom providers and country regulators in over 30 countries. It is built for scalability, easy adaptability, rapid deployment and high-performance throughput.

Ensure your lawful interception solution is future-proof while meeting all technical and regulatory standards with LIMA.

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5G challenges

The top 5 challenges in 5G to implement a fully working lawful interception solution.

1. Encryption
One of the hallmark features of 5G technology is its robust encryption protocols. While these are designed to protect user data and enhance privacy, they also present significant challenges for lawful interception. The end-to-end encryption of data channels means that, even when data is intercepted, it remains inaccessible without the proper decryption keys.

2. Network Slicing
5G introduces the concept of network slicing, allowing operators to create multiple virtual networks on a single physical infrastructure. Each slice can be optimized for specific services, with its own set of performance and security parameters. This complexity adds a new layer of difficulty for lawful interception, as monitoring must be capable of spanning across and differentiating between these slices without compromising their  integrity.

3. International Standards and Compliance
The global nature of 5G networks necessitates a harmonized approach to lawful interception, respecting the diverse legal frameworks and privacy laws across jurisdictions. Establishing international standards for LI that align with these varied regulations remains a daunting task.

4. Volume and Velocity of Data
The sheer volume and velocity of data handled by 5G networks are unprecedented. Lawful interception in this environment is not just about accessing the data but also about processing and analyzing it in real time to extract actionable intelligence. This requires substantial advancements in data analytics and processing technologies, alongside the development of new standards and protocols to manage the data effectively.

5. Dynamic IP Allocation
The use of dynamic IP allocation in 5G networks further complicates LI efforts. The transient nature of IP addresses makes it challenging to accurately identify and intercept target communications without an advanced, real-time analysis system that can keep pace with the rapid changes.

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Why choose LIMA Lawful Intercept

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Built to be scalable, easy adaptable, fast deployment, support all network types and has high performance throughput. Trusted by telecoms providers and country regulators with implementations in 40+ countries

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Offering complete, out-of-the-box security and compliance, ready to deploy at minimal setup.

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Engineered by security by design at its core

Future-proof

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Ready for interception of high bandwith networks editation up to 23 gbps sustained throuhgput per instance

No need to change

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LIMS adapts to your workflows, ensuring easy integration without adjustments on your part

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Predictible costs and transparant TCO

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Support for new legal requirements and future technologies through our plugable architecture

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