SMS Firewall: Network protection and A2P traffic monetization with Eastwind

End-to-End
Project Support

Our team handles all tasks related to securing your SMS traffic:

We consult on the SMS traffic filtering platform configuration and required protection levels
We help select hardware and tailor the system to your infrastructure
We configure the SMS firewall solution for your team or provide full messages filtering, traffic monitoring, and analytics via our managed services
We deliver ongoing support to continuously improve fraud detection and help you respond quickly to new threats

Who EW SMS Firewall
Is For

A solution tailored to your needs

For Telecom Operators

For SMS Aggregators

Increase subscriber loyalty. Intelligent algorithms detect bulk messaging, account for text variations, and ensure robust user protection and spam filtering for mobile operators.

Prevent revenue leakage and maximize A2P profits. The system identifies attempts to bypass agreements and provides evidence for reconciliation.

Safeguard reputation and reduce churn. The solution mitigates threats like SMS Flooding, Faking, Spoofing, and GT Scanning, protecting subscribers from losses and the operator from reputation damage.

Partner with confidence. Deliver a proven solution trusted by top operators with SMS “gray” route prevention.

Leverage our expertise as your own. Eastwind supports you end-to-end, from hardware selection and implementation to long-term Managed Services.

White-label opportunities. Offer EW SMS Firewall under your own brand.

AI-Powered Protection Against Phishing & Fraud

Analyze, classify, and block unwanted SMS traffic with pretrained ML models. Models can be fine-tuned for specific languages.

URL Scanner

Prevent SMS spam and detect malicious links in real time. Multi-layered checks against trusted phishing databases and support for custom sources.

Flexible Filtering Rules

Define complex logic using 20+ SMS parameters and logical operators. EW SMS Firewall supports blacklists and whitelists with up to 1.5 million numbers.

Smart Response Configuration

Set actions for suspicious SMS: allow for reporting, block with or without response, and more.

Advanced Reporting

Interactive dashboards and consolidated reports provide full visibility into SMS traffic.

Custom Integrations

Tailor the SMS traffic filtering platform for complex integrations, including support for networks based on Apache Kafka.

FAQ

How does EW SMS Firewall block spam?

The system dynamically learns from scanned messages and detects mass campaigns in real time. It identifies homograph variations (e.g., pr1ze vs. prize) and partial text edits (replacements, rearrangements, abbreviations) spam filtering for mobile operators.

What types of SMS fraud can EW SMS Firewall detect?

It defends against SMS Flooding, Faking, Spoofing, and GT Scanning. It also detects phishing links using specialized databases.

Do I need to hire additional staff to operate EW SMS Firewall?

No. With the Managed Service model, Eastwind handles traffic monitoring and SMS rule configuration, so you don’t need to hire extra personnel.

How long does it take to integrate the system?

EW SMS Firewall implementation typically takes 1 to 3 months, depending on the complexity of your infrastructure.

What are the system requirements?

EW SMS Firewall is fully virtualized and supports VMWare, Hyper-V, KVM, and OpenStack. It runs on RHEL, CentOS, or Oracle Linux, and uses Redis and PostgreSQL.

Is technical support provided after deployment?

Yes. Eastwind offers full post-deployment support, including monitoring, updates, and optimization. A dedicated customer success manager will assist with any issues.

What are the benefits of managed services?

Managed services offer fraud protection without in-house monitoring. Eastwind experts continuously track threats, respond quickly, manage SMS firewall software, and provide performance reports.