Analysts often speak of real time predictive analytics as the “next wave” in surveillance for preemptively taking action against acts of crime or terror. At Israel’s NICE Systems, the future of lawful intercept and intelligence has arrived. Launched in 1986 by a group of former Israeli soldiers, NICE (short for “Neptune Intelligence Computer Engineering”) began operations … [Read more...]
Israel’s TraceSpan: When You Own Fixed Broadband, Who Needs LTE?
In a world gone mobile, it might seem an anomaly to find a lawful intercept hardware firm without a wireless play, but Israel’s TraceSpan has a different take. The company specializes in interception solutions for fixed broadband networks, a niche market strategy that has worked well for the Israeli company -- and for clients that seek that level of specialization. Founded … [Read more...]
CALEA Non-Compliance: New Risk to National Security?
"Go to jail. Do not pass 'go.' Pay $10,000 per day." That's the message to those who flunk a new web-based "risk assessment" that tests compliance with the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). The author, a CALEA solutions provider, wants to raise awareness of what can go wrong for a communications company that fails to meet its legal obligations. Though … [Read more...]
Ukraine’s Secret Weapon: World-Class Surveillance Technologies
Ukraine. Europe’s bread basket. It has well-developed manufacturing and technology sectors. Lately these positives have been overshadowed by civil war and the country’s unwanted status as poster child for Russian aggression. But Ukraine is far from helpless. A hidden asset that helps keep Putin & Co. in check: Ukrainian companies that field surveillance and intelligence … [Read more...]
U.S. Courts Report: Lawful Intercept Boosts Arrests
The just released “Wiretap Report 2013” finds that the number of lawful intercepts ordered by courts in 2013 rose a scant 5% versus the previous year. But over the preceding decade, the volume of lawful intercepts rose significantly -- making a huge difference in the number of arrests that led to convictions. The report, published annually by the Administrative Office (AO) … [Read more...]