Published on April 8th, 2021 | by Jason Patino
The process of deploying and integrating solutions for lawful interception, handover, and analysis of network data is complex, but well-charted. Looking carefully at previously completed projects provides experience and knowledge that can be leveraged to anticipate and avoid the most…
Published on March 29th, 2021 | by Dr. Cemal Dikmen
With the increased attention to information privacy in recent years, a majority of electronic communications are now encrypted. Having that information irretrievably hidden creates novel challenges for law enforcement. Being unable to access the main content of a message or…
Published on November 24th, 2020 | by Kevin McTiernan
Many have used the terms uplink and downlink and they may become more colorful when our video calls drop off. But are "uplink" and "downlink" the terms used? No, for years there have also been "Sidelink" communications. That is, direct…
Published on November 10th, 2020 | by Michael Gebretsadik
Having location capabilities in a mobile network was originally an afterthought. The first Global System for Mobile (GSM) network was launched in Finland in 1991 and ushered in a new era of cellular communications. However, there was no built-in location…
Published on October 27th, 2020 | by David Anstiss
Overview There are two broad types of surveillance capabilities and they are classified as Targeted Intercept and Bulk (Mass) Intercept. Targeted interception, or targeted surveillance, is focused on individuals or a Subject of Interest (SoI) with government or judicial oversight…
Published on September 22nd, 2020 | by Dr. Cemal Dikmen
5G is the most exciting new technology when it comes to wireless communications. Just like when 4G/LTE enabled many application developments that changed the way we live today, 5G will revolutionize the way we live moving forward. Low-latency and high-speed…
Published on July 30th, 2020 | by SS8 Blog
The 5G world is upon us! Which means Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have a headache: 10X to 100X normal data rates are on the horizon. LEAs often intercept and analyze communication data when investigating a suspect of interest. However, to put…
Published on May 28th, 2020 | by Kevin McTiernan
Today, the Internet of Things (or IoT) is a common part of our lives. Internet-connected thermostats enable us to make better energy decisions and we can check on our homes, even when we are thousands of miles away, through connected…
Published on July 25th, 2013 | by SS8 Blog
I was reading an article in the most recent issue of Science News that focused on the need for analyzing cellular phone communications by criminals. The article mentioned a case in Italy where investigators were able to analyze mobile phone…
Published on July 23rd, 2013 | by SS8 Blog
We attended the 2013 Esri International User Conference, held July 8-12 in San Diego, CA, and it was quite an experience. Esri is a dedicated team of hard working individuals who clearly love what they do. We could feel the…
