CPC H04L 63/306 (2013.01) | 10 Claims |
1. A method performed by a network element, NE, in a communication network, the method comprising:
receiving via an X1 interface between a lawful interception, LI, function and the NE, from the LI function, a request for opening an injection channel between the LI function and the NE;
transmitting via the X1 interface to the LI function, a confirmation that the injection channel is open;
receiving a lawful interception software module, LI-SWM, via the injection channel via the X1 interface, the LI-SWM being configured to perform LI of user traffic handled by the NE;
transmitting via the x1 interface, to the LI function, a request to close the injection channel;
storing the LI-SWM in a memory area that is protected from unauthorized access; and
executing the LI-SWM, comprising LI of user traffic handled by the NE.
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