Enhancing network monitoring and cybersecurity through optical circuit switching
Summary
The access point for monitoring could be anywhere from a submarine cable landing station to a carrier facility, with the total number of fibres to review well into the thousands, depending on location. Advanced analysis and collection tools that break down traffic on network links to identify signals of interest are deployed, yet the sheer number of lines to monitor makes use of these an expensive approach if a high level of continuous visibility is required. This innovative technology now means hundreds of optical connections can be switched with near-zero latency to enable the seamless monitoring of traffic across multiple lanes or fibres. Innovative companies, like HUBER+SUHNER, are changing the game in optical circuit switching technology and their developments in this field are enhancing the network security and monitoring landscape. Adopting OCS technology gives everyone from data centre operators to government agencies the tools to monitor today’s complex digital landscape, and ensure a safer and more secure network environment for all.