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Top unified communications definitions for UC professionals in 2011
After crunching numbers to see which unified communications definitions our readers searched for most in 2011, one thing's clear: As UC evolves, you like to return to the basics. Feature
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Security on the line: Evaluating session border controller vendors
Session border controllers provide security and QoS to IP telephony links. Learn how to pick a session border controller and review our list of session border controller vendors. Feature
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Session border controllers ensure safe IP telephony links
Session border controllers (SBCs) deliver both external telephony services and remote platform connectivity to the enterprise IP telephony platform. The role of an SBC is one of translator and protector, providing a secure link to the outside world a... Tutorial
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Ramp up SIP trunk security to protect your IP telephony network
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking can leave your network vulnerable to a variety of attacks. Learn how to implement SIP trunk security and protect your IP telephony network in this excerpt of a chapter from SIP Trunking. Chapter Download
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Protect your UC services against eavesdropping and security attacks
With the right access, anyone can observe or adjust your unified communications services. Learn how to ward off unauthorized modification and eavesdropping attacks in this chapter from Seven Deadliest Unified Communications Attacks. Chapter Download
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SIP network security measures
Learn about specific security measures that can protect your oganization in the event of a SIP-based network attack. This chapter details the different types of SIP attacks and discusses various security measures and solutions to protect your network... Chapter Download
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Security in a SIP network: Identifying network attacks
Learn about security in a SIP network and find out how an organization can protect itself from SIP-based VoIP and network attacks. This chapter details the different types of SIP attacks and discusses various security measures and solutions to protec... Chapter Download
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Security solutions for SIP management
Learn about specific security measures that can protect your oganization in the event of a SIP-based network attack. This chapter excerpt details specific solutions to prevent SIP attacks. Chapter Download
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Survey reveals lax SharePoint security
A recently released SharePoint security survey reveals that collaboration security in general is a major challenge for IT departments. News | 26 Jan 2012
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Video conferencing system helps emergency response teams mobilize
Transportation and emergency management officials in Houston coordinate emergency response teams using the LifeSize HD video conferencing system its UC pros recently deployed. News | 29 Sep 2011
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Does unified communications require special WAN monitoring tools?
Standard WAN monitoring tools don't give ample visibility into unified communications traffic, forcing WAN managers to put their trust in QoS and wait until something breaks. News | 22 Apr 2011
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Rising UC security threats unheeded by vendors and enterprises
Enterprises cite security as a top reason to shun consumer tools such as Skype, yet few IT organizations are beefing up UC security on enterprise-class devices and endpoints. News | 21 Apr 2011
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VoIP security issues: How you might become a target for TDoS attacks
The maturation of VoIP deployments has opened UC pros to a new world of VoIP security issues -- telephony denial of service (TDoS) attacks. Contact centers are prime targets. News | 10 Feb 2011
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Video conferencing security threats loom, telepresence rooms a target
Video conferencing security isn't something many enterprises are prioritizing, and the actual risk of attack remains low. But executive telepresence suites are attractive targets for data theft and denial-of-service attacks by hackers. Article | 19 Aug 2010
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RT @enterprises: Social media compliance extends beyond archiving
Enterprises that embrace Web 2.0 must make social media compliance a priority, with careful audit trails to avert regulatory slipups and millions of dollars in fines. Article | 15 Apr 2010
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Managing the HR and compliance issues of social networking
Enterprise social networking tools heighten business collaboration, but they also introduce new risks and challenges. In the absence of an aggressive, risk-based approach to HR and compliance regulations, business social networking tools – whether pr... Article | 15 Feb 2010
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Social media governance lacking at top firms
Corporate social media is a free-for-all. Many enterprises are experimenting with the technology, but they lack good governance. In most cases, IT organizations are not involved, and companies lack social media policies and adoption processes. Article | 14 Jan 2010
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Web 2.0 communications blur line between consumer and enterprise UC
The convergence between enterprise and consumer technology through Web 2.0 communications apps may increase productivity and save money, but often at the price of losing control. Article | 10 Dec 2009
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Video conferencing security: Keeping private meetings private
Common approaches to building a formidable video conferencing security architecture include encryption, presence and identity management and acceptable use policies. Tip
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New UC security threats leave UC platforms vulnerable
Ensuring UC security has grown harder as UC platforms become more open to direct Internet access. Learn how to better manage SIP trunking security, cloud services and BYOD models. Tip
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Managing integrated communications, consumerization and security
Trends in consumerization compounded by pressure to provide integrated communications have some businesses struggling to deliver and secure complicated, customizable technologies. Tip
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Federated identity management key to SaaS office and cloud-based UC
Federated identity management addresses the security risks associated with identity management while providing users SSO to multiple cloud-based UC services and SaaS office apps. Tip
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Consumer apps for business: Just deal with it?
The use of consumer apps for business is inescapable. Rather than fighting it, enterprises should provide policies and guidelines to ensure security and compliance. Tip
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Secure video conferencing: Traversing the firewall
Providing secure video conferencing means overcoming the inherent design differences between video conferencing and firewalls. Discover the pros and cons of using a direct Internet connection, configuring a DMZ, or deploying traversal servers and SBC... Tip
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Unified communications: Public vs. private cloud computing
Public vs. private cloud computing: Which is better for unified communications applications? Learn how public and private cloud computing vary and which could save you money. Tip
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Presence management and security
Enterprises implementing presence need to know how to manage their system's security to avoid falling prey to external attacks. Tip
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Security considerations for unified communications
As unified communications becomes more common, the security risks associated with an implementation increase as well. In this tip, Brien M. Posey discusses the security concerns you may want to consider as you configure your unified communications so... Tip
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Alcatel-Lucent Forum: The Dynamic Enterprise
The Alcatel-Lucent Forum recently held in Paris was centered on building the Dynamic Enterprise -- one that strengthens employee, customer and partner relationships while simplifying communication mechanisms. Tip
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Securing high-definition video conferencing and telepresence calls
Unified communications expert Matt Brunk discusses out-of-the-box video conferencing and telepresence security, means of improving protection, how to test solutions and more. Ask the Expert
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Security concerns for migrating from open source VoIP to UC
Both open source and non-open source VoIP platforms have security risks and vulnerabilities that could affect your migration to UC but enterprises should ensure that their open source solution meets all regulatory and compliance requirements. Ask the Expert
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Will encrypting UC traffic negatively affect availability?
Learn how to encrypt unified communications (UC) traffic within your organization without negatively affecting availability. Ask the Expert
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consumerization policy
A consumerization policy is a documented set of practices for managing the use of consumer devices and technologies within a given organization. A consumerization policy defines acceptable use. Definition
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Managing use of consumer collaboration tools, mobile devices for work
Should enterprises let employees use consumer collaboration tools and personal mobile computing devices for work? Ted Schadler of Forrester Research weighs in. Video
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Survey reveals lax SharePoint security
A recently released SharePoint security survey reveals that collaboration security in general is a major challenge for IT departments. News
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Top unified communications definitions for UC professionals in 2011
After crunching numbers to see which unified communications definitions our readers searched for most in 2011, one thing's clear: As UC evolves, you like to return to the basics. Feature
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Video conferencing security: Keeping private meetings private
Common approaches to building a formidable video conferencing security architecture include encryption, presence and identity management and acceptable use policies. Tip
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New UC security threats leave UC platforms vulnerable
Ensuring UC security has grown harder as UC platforms become more open to direct Internet access. Learn how to better manage SIP trunking security, cloud services and BYOD models. Tip
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consumerization policy
A consumerization policy is a documented set of practices for managing the use of consumer devices and technologies within a given organization. A consumerization policy defines acceptable use. Definition
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Video conferencing system helps emergency response teams mobilize
Transportation and emergency management officials in Houston coordinate emergency response teams using the LifeSize HD video conferencing system its UC pros recently deployed. News
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Managing integrated communications, consumerization and security
Trends in consumerization compounded by pressure to provide integrated communications have some businesses struggling to deliver and secure complicated, customizable technologies. Tip
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Federated identity management key to SaaS office and cloud-based UC
Federated identity management addresses the security risks associated with identity management while providing users SSO to multiple cloud-based UC services and SaaS office apps. Tip
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Security on the line: Evaluating session border controller vendors
Session border controllers provide security and QoS to IP telephony links. Learn how to pick a session border controller and review our list of session border controller vendors. Feature
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Does unified communications require special WAN monitoring tools?
Standard WAN monitoring tools don't give ample visibility into unified communications traffic, forcing WAN managers to put their trust in QoS and wait until something breaks. News
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About Unified Communications Security
Implementing a unified communications system introduces some very unique security risks. This page offers news about the latest UC exploits as well as advice about selecting security products and best practices to help you secure your UC systems, avoid vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.