Get the Details on this Fast-Changing Environment That is Opening New Doors to Terrorism and Crime

This paper discusses the intensifying challenges faced by Law Enforcement Agencies and Service Providers as innovation and speed of adoption open new vulnerabilities to crime and terrorism. The paper explores new solutions and resources for these Service Providers in fulfilling government-mandated Lawful Interception requirements.

Lawful Interception (LI) is the legal process by which a communications network operator or Service Provider (SP) gives authorized officials access to the communications of individuals or organizations. With security threats mushrooming in new directions, LI is more than ever a priority and major focus of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Regulations such as the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), mandate that SPs place their resources at the service of these agencies to support surveillance and interdiction of individuals or groups.

CALEA makes Lawful Interception a priority mission for Service Providers as well as LEA; its requirements make unique demands and mandate specific equipment to carry out its high-stakes activities.