Digital interactions, whether on public networks or within private networks, have taken on a predominant role in both interpersonal and business relationships. Therefore, it is essential to intervene to ensure that everything occurs in a secure online environment. For public networks, recent legal provisions in Italy have mandated operators (ISPs, Internet Service Providers) to strengthen their services to protect rights in two specific areas:
○ Parental Control
○ Copyright Control (Anti-piracy)
The responsibility to comply with these regulations falls on ISPs, and the implementation of these systems requires robust and reliable technical solutions.
Anti-piracy: combating the distribution of illicit streaming
The increasing spread of pirated content has prompted legislative action to curb illegal streaming activities. Microtel implemented a comprehensive anti-piracy solution, curtailing unauthorized streaming activities that allowed illegal access to paid TV content without a regular subscription.
By utilizing a combination of Microtel’s Aster technology for IP address blocking and a 3rd-party system for FQDN blocking, the client has a robust defense mechanism against the spread of illegal content. The platform, powered by AGCOM’s “Piracy Shield” infrastructure, allows the blocking of reported addresses within the strict deadlines defined by regulations (30 minutes from the report).
Incorporating the A-640 packet broker, which boasts the ability to instantaneous adjustments to the distribution of network packets without significant downtime, ensures seamless management of vast amounts of data with minimal delays, maintaining an active link effortlessly.
Designed with a 1U box, Microtel’s Aster A-640 efficiently manages vast amounts of data, up to 6.4 Tb/s, leveraging high bandwidth enabled by its total number of input/output ports of 32×40/100 Gb/s, and ensuring minimal delays.
Microtel Innovation's A-640 packet broker ensures seamless management of vast amounts of data with minimal delays, maintaining an active link effortlessly.
The adoption of Microtel Innovation’s R&D department-developed monitoring software, Dardo, optimizes the management of all hardware devices engaged in continuous requests for domain and IP address blocking.
Possible developments
Thanks to its solid foundation, the implemented solution lends itself to a wide range of functional extensions within the scope of cybersecurity, including enhanced security for the growing number of IoT devices in use today.
In this ever-evolving digital landscape, a focus on innovation is crucial. To ensure a safer digital future and protect their online ecosystems, collaboration with technological partners like Microtel Innovation, who provide end-to-end solutions for traffic monitoring and control, as well as safeguarding corporate data, is strategic.
