Lawful Interception (LI) framework
Design Philosophy
Separation of concerns: Each function has its own clear responsibility.
Security & auditability: All interception is supposed to be authorized, logged, and under control.
Scalability: Multiple targets can be intercepted via configurable delivery channels.
Standards-based: Use of protocols like LAESP ensures interoperability.
High-Level Architectural Concepts
- At a high level, this system is logically divided into four major
components: - DF (Delivery Function) — Transfers intercepted data.
- CF (Collection Function) — Receives and analyzes intercepted data.
- SPAF (Service Provider Administration Function) — Managed by telecom
operator or service provider to control and configure interception. - LEAF (Law Enforcement Administration Function) — Managed by law
enforcement to request and manage interception.
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