In today’s fast-moving digital era, network infrastructures handle massive amounts of data traffic. To ensure smooth operations, visibility, and security, organizations depend on a key network component — the Network Packet Broker (NPB).
This intelligent device enables efficient monitoring, filtering, and management of data packets, ensuring that every byte of information is processed accurately and securely.
What Is a Network Packet Broker (NPB)?
A Network Packet Broker (NPB) is an intelligent device designed to collect, filter, and optimize network traffic before sending it to monitoring and security tools such as:
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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
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Network Performance Monitoring (NPM)
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
By ensuring that each tool only receives relevant data, NPBs help reduce unnecessary traffic, improve network performance, and enhance overall visibility.
Simply put, an NPB collects data from multiple network points, filters the relevant packets, and redistributes them to monitoring and analysis systems.
Key Functions of Network Packet Broker
1. Traffic Aggregation
Combines data streams from various sources into a single consolidated feed for more efficient monitoring.
2. Filtering & Load Balancing
Filters packets based on protocol, port, or source and distributes them evenly to analysis tools to maintain system performance.
3. Packet Duplication
Replicates packets and delivers them to multiple tools without data loss, ensuring accuracy in network analysis.
4. Enhanced Visibility
Provides end-to-end network visibility, enabling early detection and resolution of performance or security issues.
Benefits of Using Network Packet Broker
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Improved Network Security
Guarantees that monitoring tools receive full visibility into network traffic. -
Operational Efficiency
Reduces the workload on monitoring tools by pre-filtering unnecessary data. -
Regulatory Compliance
Helps organizations meet national and international cybersecurity and telecommunications regulations. -
Scalability and Flexibility
Supports network expansion without adding monitoring complexity.
Network Packet Broker Regulations in Indonesia
In Indonesia, network devices such as Network Packet Brokers must comply with telecommunication and cybersecurity standards established by:
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The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi)
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The National Standardization Agency (BSN)
According to Ministerial Decree (KEPMEN KOMINFO) No. 60 of 2022, all NPB devices must meet specific technical and safety standards to ensure reliability and interoperability.
Key Technical Standards
1. Safety
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Standard: IEC 62368-1 or IEC 60950-1
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Focus: Identifies and protects energy sources, classifies hazards, and ensures device safety across different operating conditions.
2. Interoperability
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Standard: Based on testing methods from international organizations (ISO, IEEE).
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Focus: Ensures the NPB can communicate and operate effectively with other network devices.
3. Performance and Functionality
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Standard: Follows validated testing methods from accredited laboratories.
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Focus: Evaluates the NPB’s ability to filter, distribute, and forward network packets efficiently.
Cerapproval: Your Trusted Partner for Network Device Certification
As a trusted certification body, Cerapproval assists manufacturers and vendors in ensuring their network devices comply with Indonesian regulations by providing:
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Compliance testing and certification (Conformity Assessment)
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Telecommunication device approval
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Cybersecurity compliance under KOMDIGI and BSN standards
With Cerapproval’s expertise, your Network Packet Broker can enter the Indonesian market legally, efficiently, and with certified reliability.
Why Choose Cerapproval?
✅ Fast and efficient certification process
✅ Expert team with up-to-date regulatory knowledge
✅ Complete certification services — SNI, TKDN, K3L, MKG, SIMAKESPEL
Start Your Certification Process Today
Want your Network Packet Broker certified quickly and accurately?
📞 Contact Cerapproval today for a free consultation and step-by-step guidance on the KOMDIGI certification process.
📅 Schedule a meeting with our expert team and ensure your product meets all Indonesian telecommunication and cybersecurity standards.
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