Fiber-Optic Networks: Is Safety Just an Optical Illusion?

This IDC study discusses the fiber-optic cable network technology with a focus on the security threats that can be encountered by organizations that have deployed such networks.

"Fiber-optic cable networks have been deemed the fastest, most reliable, and most secure way of transporting data through the network for decades," said Romain Fouchereau, research analyst, European Systems and Infrastructure Solutions - Security. "This reputation has now been proven wrong for several years with the arrival of new and inexpensive technologies that enable hackers to easily steal data."