Optical Network Security

Optical network security involves protecting data transmitted through high-speed fiber optic cables, which use light signals for communication. Security measures include encryption to prevent unauthorized access, physical safeguards like secure cable routes, and network monitoring to detect suspicious activities. Since optical networks carry vast amounts of sensitive information quickly across long distances, safeguarding them is crucial to prevent data breaches, eavesdropping, or disruptions. Overall, it combines technical strategies and physical protections to ensure that the data remains confidential, integral, and available to authorized users only.