Network Packet Broker: Benefits & Regulations in Indonesia

In today’s data-driven world, network infrastructures handle increasingly complex and high-volume traffic. To maintain performance, visibility, and security, organizations rely on a crucial device known as the Network Packet Broker (NPB).

What is a Network Packet Broker?

A Network Packet Broker (NPB) is an intelligent device that collects, filters, and optimizes network traffic for delivery to monitoring and security tools. Such as Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Network Performance Monitoring (NPM), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). This device ensures that each tool only receives relevant data, reducing unnecessary traffic and improving overall network visibility, performance, and security. With NPM, data can be directed to the right tools without overloading the entire network.

Network packet brokers work by collecting network traffic from multiple points, then filtering and redistributing relevant packets to monitoring or analysis tools.

Key Functions of NPB

Traffic Aggregation – Collects data streams from multiple sources into one consolidated feed.
Filtering & Load Balancing – Filters data packets and distributes them evenly to analysis tools.
Packet Duplication – Replicates packets for multiple tools without data loss.
Enhanced Visibility – Provides complete visibility across the network to detect issues proactively.

Benefits of Using Network Packet Broker

Improved Network Security – Ensures monitoring tools receive the complete view of network traffic.
Operational Efficiency – Reduces unnecessary load on analysis systems.
Regulatory Compliance – Helps meet cybersecurity and telecommunication regulations.
Scalability – Supports future network expansion with consistent monitoring performance.

Regulatory Landscape in Indonesia

In Indonesia, network devices such as Network Packet Brokers must meet telecommunications and information security standards. These regulations are issued by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) and the National Standardization Agency (BSN). NPB devices are regulated in the Decree of the Minister of Communication and Information Technology (KEPMEN KOMINFO) Number 60 of 2022, which stipulates the technical standards that must be met by every NPB device.

Technical standards for network packet broker (NPB) devices include safety standards such as IEC 62368-1 for power supply and energy protection, as well as interoperability standards for network interfaces based on testing methods from international standards organizations such as ISO or IEEE. Functionality and performance testing must also follow validated standard testing methods.

Key Technical Standards

Safety:

Standard: IEC 62368-1 or IEC 60950-1, depending on device configuration.
Focus: Identifying and protecting energy sources, classifying hazards, and ensuring devices are safe for use in a variety of operating environments.

Interoperability:

Standard: Based on testing methods published by relevant international standards organizations.
Focus: Ensuring that devices can communicate and work together effectively with other network devices.

Performance and Functionality:

Standard: Follows testing methods validated by accredited testing laboratories.
Focus: Tests the NPB’s ability to filter, divide, and send data packets according to operational requirements.

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Performing compliance testing and certification
Meeting telecommunication device approval requirements
Ensuring adherence to Indonesian cybersecurity regulations

Through Cerapproval’s expertise, your Network Packet Broker products can enter the Indonesian market with full compliance and certified reliability.

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Network Packet Broker: Functions, Benefits, and Regulations in Indonesia