What is at stake
No digital transformation without security.
More uses and more connectivity mean greater exposure for States, institutions, businesses and citizens. Security underpins the continuity of public action and user trust.
Positioning
A capability, not a piece of software or equipment.
Sentinel is built into the entire connectivity chain. It falls under a framework separate from the three pillars.
Gateway, network and Hubs
Funded and operated by COMTELL.
- Investment borne by COMTELL
- Operation and maintenance by COMTELL
- Traffic under national control via the Gateway
Sentinel
Contracted with the State, as the foundation of digital trust.
- Responsibilities defined by contract
- The State does not bear the investment or operation alone
- The State keeps control of policy and supervision
Sentinel architecture
Present at every level, run from a single centre.
The first layer of security and supervision at the national Gateway, Sentinel also covers the Hubs and terminals. The supervision centre provides an overall view to coordinate incident response.
Key functions
Five functions, one framework.
Flow supervision
Traceability and control of digital flows.
Threats
Detection, prevention and response.
Communications and data
Secure exchanges and data protection.
Identity and access
Management of identities, access and usage.
Resilience
Continuity of critical services.
Sovereign capability
The State gains advanced security without bearing the investment or operation alone.
Applications
From national level to the general public.
The State
Institutions, critical infrastructure and national communications, with unified visibility and control.
Key sectors
Within the framework of public policy and major projects.
Businesses and individuals
Advanced protection and priority support for strategic businesses; affordable protection for individuals and small businesses.
Sovereign and commercial uses remain strictly separate.