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The integration of these elements into a purpose built solution simplifies the automation of the
critical monitoring processes and eliminates the manual network discovery and mapping
required in traditional solutions.

An integrated DWDM intercept solution will scan the traffic protocol mixes and alert cyber
intelligence operators to any changes to the monitored network so critical surveillance is
constantly maintained.

Conclusion

DWDM networks present a difficult challenge to government intelligence agencies tasked with
cyber surveillance.

The complex traffic analytic tools used for critical cyber applications require a flexible and
automated network access methodology that enables rapid and continuous discovery of the
network architecture and its numerous traffic flows.

Traditional DWDM intercept solutions require several separate components resulting in high
costs and inefficiencies and are challenged to react to changes in the targeted network.
Integrated systems present an opportunity for a cost-effective automated solution that quickly
discovers the fiber network architecture and steers the traffic flows of interest to the appropriate
analytic tool while instantly reacting to any changes to the monitored network.

DWDM remains the backbone technology of the internet and intercept solutions must advance
as quickly as the optical technology does in order to ensure the effectiveness of critical cyber
intelligence missions.

About the Author

Mike Seidler is a senior product manager for NetQuest Corporation where he
directs development of the company’s automated intercept access and
intelligent monitoring solutions.

Prior to his current position, he was a product manager for ARRIS and a
principal hardware engineer for Motorola.

Mike can be reached at [email protected] and via NetQuest’s corporate website at
http://www.netquestcorp.com/.

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