U.S. GOVERNMENT GRANTS SUBSENTIO EXPORT LICENSE FOR CLOUD-BASED VIRTUAL LAWFUL INTERCEPT
April 18, 2017First License Approval Paves the Way for Broad International Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2017 – Subsentio, the CALEA Compliance Company®, today announced that it has received U.S. government approval to provide Subsentio cloud-based virtual services to a client in Europe.
Subsentio’s authorization by the U.S. government supports the company’s strategy of international expansion, offering foreign communications service providers (CSPs) legal compliance solutions that meet technical standards of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). ETSI standards are used by CSPs in Europe and other nations.
“Satisfying strict U.S. government rules for approval to export sensitive electronic surveillance technology is a major achievement,” said Steve Bock, Subsentio President and CEO. “By authorizing Subsentio to provide our solutions to an international destination, the U.S. government demonstrates its confidence in Subsentio to uphold the highest standards of national security and public safety.”
Already recognized as the market leader in Trusted Third Party legal compliance solutions in the United States, Subsentio is building on the company’s first U.S. government export license approval to seek subsequent licenses for delivering cloud-based virtual lawful intercept to communications service providers worldwide.
SUBSENTIO® AND SONUS TAKE LAWFUL INTERCEPT VIRTUAL AND TO THE CLOUD
February 7, 2017Communications Service Providers Can Virtualize Networks with Sonus Solutions Backed by Subsentio to Comply with U.S. and International Electronic Surveillance Laws
LAUDERDALE, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 – At ITEXPO today, Subsentio, the CALEA Compliance Company®, and Sonus Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONS), a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, announced the successful integration of Subsentio’s newly-released Virtual Safe Harbor Intercept Mediator (SHIM) with the Sonus Session Border Controller Software Edition (SBC SWe).
As part of Subsentio’s initiative to provide lawful surveillance solutions to Communication Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide, the Subsentio Virtual SHIM represents a breakthrough that paves the way for broader adoption of virtualization. This software-based lawful intercept solution combined with Sonus’ SBC Swe is well-suited to function in any VoIP network. CSPs that are eager to transition from hardware to virtual networking now have a cost-effective alternative for meeting international lawful surveillance needs.
The Sonus SBC SWe is the first virtual SBC to align with the Subsentio approach for a virtual, global model of lawful intercept that is low-cost, simple to implement and use. The Subsentio Virtual SHIM connected to the Sonus SBC SWe is available on Amazon Web Services, VMware EXSI, and KVM.
“Subsentio’s Virtual SHIM on the Sonus SBC SWe is a win for everyone — for VoIP companies, law enforcement and virtualization,” said Marcus Thomas, Subsentio CTO and Former Assistant Director/Technology for the FBI. “Service providers can ‘go virtual’ and be in compliance with legal requirements. Our virtual solution is custom-made to help law enforcement track down criminals and terrorists on virtual networks. Confidence on all sides will spur network virtualization and market demand for outstanding solutions such as the Sonus SBC SWe.”
“Sonus and Subsentio announced successful interoperability testing between the Safe Harbor Mediator and our full portfolio of SBCs in 2015,” said Mykola Konrad, vice president, Product Management and Marketing, Sonus. “As a leader in the industry push to virtualization, Sonus realized that CSPs need a Cloud-based lawful intercept solution. By connecting Sonus’ cloud optimized SBC to the Subsentio virtual SHIM, communications service providers now have a tested cloud-ready solution that ensures compliance with U.S. and international electronic surveillance laws.”
About Sonus
Sonus brings the next generation of Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by enabling and securing mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can intelligently secure and prioritize real-time communications, while service providers can deliver reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social applications. Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Policy/Routing servers and media/signaling gateways. Visit www.sonus.net or call 1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
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SUBSENTIO® INTRODUCES FIRST INTERNATIONAL SERVICE FOR LAWFUL INTERCEPT AND DATA RETENTION
January 31, 2017America’s Largest Trusted Third Party Now Supports U.S. and European Communications Service Providers
DENVER, JANUARY 31, 2017 – Subsentio, the CALEA Compliance Company®, today announces the world’s first suite of legal compliance solutions serving both U.S. and European communications service providers. Subsentio has secured contracts with two large U.S. communications companies whose networks extend to foreign markets.
Using Subsentio’s international solutions, service providers that expand their networks to other countries now have a proven partner to ensure compliance with multiple law enforcement assistance mandates at once. American network operators that conform to the lawful surveillance standards of the U.S. Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) may retain Subsentio to satisfy the counterpart statutes of European nations and other markets. U.S. service providers equipped to manage law enforcement requests for records production may also use Subsentio to meet the strict data retention requirements of the E.U.
At the same time, European service providers may now outsource their US law enforcement assistance functions to Subsentio. Subsentio is widely respected among law enforcement agencies and industry competitors for its expertise in the U.S. statutes governing lawful surveillance and records production.
“Acts of international crime and terrorism require swift, coordinated response across borders,” said Steve Bock, CEO of Subsentio. “By expanding our lawful intercept and data retention solutions to Europe, Subsentio is taking an important step toward ensuring legal compliance with lawful intercept requirements that support public safety around the world.”
“Service providers that expand globally can be caught in a web of complex lawful intercept requirements that tie up business resources and lead to significant outlays for technical and legal support,” said Marcus Thomas, Subsentio CTO and former Assistant Director/Technology of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. “With Subsentio international services, it is now easy for service providers to outsource this job to a one-stop shop that delivers reliable, cost-effective compliance with law enforcement demands in multiple countries.”
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NEW SUBSENTIO® SERVICE HELPS PROTECT INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUITS
September 20, 2016Subsentio DMCA Records Production Manages “Takedown Notices” Enabling Safe Harbor from Costly Litigation
DENVER, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 — Subsentio, the CALEA Compliance CompanyTM, introduces DMCA Records Production, a service that lets Internet Service Providers (ISPs) outsource the costly, time-consuming job of issuing “takedown notices” to customers who use online content without the owner’s permission.
Under the 1996 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), ISPs are liable if customers use their networks to access and illegally use copyrighted content. Subsentio’s DMCA Records Production Service ensures that ISPs meet the DMCA requirements to be eligible for “Safe Harbor” from legal action for copyright infringement.
“With the average ISP receiving thousands of notices every month from owners of copyrighted content, falling behind on DMCA procedural obligations is not an option,” said Martin McDermott, Chief Operating Officer at Subsentio. “The record award of US$25 million paid by one ISP for DMCA violations last year was a ‘wake-up call’ — service providers that fail to take this law seriously can face the same legal and financial consequences.”
Subsentio DMCA Records Production is an outsourced solution that helps ISPs qualify for Safe Harbor from copyright infringement lawsuits. Features include end-to-end management of the DMCA records production process including claim review, notification letters to ISP customers that they must cease illegal use of (“takedown”) copyrighted material, and monthly reporting of all DMCA activity for the client.
SUBSENTIO® HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT AT “CITIZENS APPRECIATE STATE TROOPERS” AWARDS EVENT WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO FAMILIES OF OFFICERS SLAIN IN LINE OF DUTY FRIDAY, JULY 22 – 11:00AM MTN GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE AT THE BOETTCHER MANSION
July 21, 2016DENVER, JULY 21, 2016 – On Friday, July 22 at 11:00am MTN time, Centennial-based Subsentio, the CALEA Compliance Company®, salutes members of the Colorado State Patrol selected to receive the “Citizens Appreciate State Troopers” or “C.A.S.T.” Award.
Held in the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, the event honors Colorado State Troopers for their courage and commitment in preserving the law and protecting public safety.
In a special address, Subsentio CEO and Founder Steve Bock will pay tribute to the families and loved ones of law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty. Mr. Bock and Subsentio’s former Chief Security Officer and Founder Ward Jackson will join other members of the C.A.S.T. Board of Directors presenting awards to the following members of the Colorado State Patrol:
- Trooper Jaimie Jursevics (posthumously) who was hit and killed by a drunk driver while protecting the scene of a previous accident.
- Trooper Clifton Rushing who was severely injured in the incident that claimed the life of Trooper Taylor Thyfault last year. Thyfault took the full force of on oncoming speeder while trying to warn a tow truck of the danger, and died in this act of heroism.
- Master Trooper Dwayne Massner and Trooper Derek Pollard, who faced gunfire while apprehending a suspect who had rolled his car and then carjacked another vehicle.
- Communications Supervisor Stephanie Chataignier who, while off duty, kept a troubled young woman from certain injury.
- Trooper Gregory James who showed restraint in arresting a physically violent suspect by shooting him in the leg rather than killing him.