The present invention proposes a method and network element which allows increasing, in different aspects, communications network protection in a single network element. This element will have the ability to manage and provide the mechanisms needed for communications, user and device protection without having to cooperate with end systems (i.e., in a transparent manner for said systems). The present invention proposes a new physical and logical architecture for said network element with various databases and verification and learning mechanisms, offering protection, management and automation abilities much greater than the systems existing today.