We are excited to announce the general availability of the FAF Scripting Filter, a powerful new addition to the Lithium FAF module. This feature represents an advancement in our SMS filtering capabilities, providing customers with flexibility and control over SMS message filtering.
Empowering Advanced SMS Filtering#
In today’s rapidly evolving messaging landscape, the ability to quickly adapt to new security threats is crucial. The new FAF Scripting Filter enables organizations to implement custom filtering logic through Python or Perl scripts, offering a dynamic approach to SMS content analysis and security enforcement.
Key Features#
- Custom Script Execution: Support for both Python and Perl scripts, allowing for flexible and powerful SMS content analysis
- Dynamic Analysis Capabilities: Real-time evaluation of SMS messages using custom filtering logic
- Enhanced Security Controls: Perfect foundation for implementing advanced phishing and spam detection
- Seamless Integration: Easy configuration through the MGR user interface
- Flexible Deployment: Support for customer-managed script distribution and updates
Technical Capabilities#
The FAF Scripting Filter provides a robust framework for SMS analysis:
- Script Interface Contract: Well-defined interface for script execution with standardized input/output handling
- Comprehensive Logging: Built-in debug logging capabilities for troubleshooting and monitoring
- Multiple Language Support:
- Python
- Perl
- System Integration: Full integration with existing Lithium FAF infrastructure and monitoring systems
Business Benefits#
- Enhanced Security: Implement custom logic to detect and filter unwanted SMS traffic
- Operational Flexibility: Quickly adapt to new security threats by updating filtering scripts
- Reduced Time-to-Market: Deploy new filtering rules without waiting for product updates
- Future-Ready Platform: Foundation for advanced spam and phishing protection features
Getting Started#
To take advantage of this new feature:
- Upgrade Requirement: Ensure you are running the latest Lithium version (> 24.03)
- Configuration: Access the new Scripting Filter option in the MGR UI under Advanced Filters
- Implementation: Deploy your custom scripts to FAF nodes
- Monitoring: Utilize built-in logging and monitoring capabilities
Security and Reliability#
The FAF Scripting Filter maintains the enterprise-grade security and reliability that our customers expect:
- Controlled script execution environment
- Clear interface contract for predictable behavior
- Comprehensive logging for audit and troubleshooting
- Integration with existing security frameworks
Availability#
The FAF Scripting Filter is now generally available as part of Lithium version 24.03. Customers should upgrade to the latest release to access this new functionality.
This release represents our commitment to providing flexible and powerful tools for SMS security and content analysis. The FAF Scripting Filter lays the foundation for advanced security features while giving customers the ability to implement custom filtering logic today.
For more information about implementing the FAF Scripting Filter or upgrading to the latest version, please contact your account manager or our support team.