This Recommendation specifies performance models and metrics for deep packet inspection (DPI) in evolving networks.

The scope of this Recommendation is limited to:

– DPI-specific performance models

– DPI-specific performance metrics.

The specification of new metrics ensures specification quality as required by performance-related Recommendations.

Implementers and users of this Recommendation shall comply with all applicable national and regional laws, regulations and policies. The mechanism described in this Recommendation may not be applicable to international correspondence in order to ensure the secrecy and sovereign national legal requirements placed upon telecommunications providers, as well as the ITU Constitution and Convention.