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Time's up for VoIP E911 compliance
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order requiring full VoIP E911 service takes affect at midnight Monday, and most experts say it's likely that some providers of residential VoIP have fallen short. But on what scale? News | 29 Nov 2005
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Locking down VoIP security
If not properly protected, VoIP is as vulnerable as any kind of data sent over the Internet. Hackers can eavesdrop on conversations and capture credit card number, launch denial of service attacks or spread viruses. VoIP security rightfully is gainin... News | 28 Nov 2005
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Cisco Spotlight Series: A jolly good 'fellow'
What's it like being a Cisco fellow? The San Jose, Calif.-based Cisco Systems Inc. only bestows the title upon its most brilliant and eminent engineers and managers, but one fellow downplays the glamour. In fact, those expecting the fraternity's q... Interview | 15 Nov 2005
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VoIP peering points to ROI
VoIP deployment will spawn the need for new connection points, known as VoIP peering points. VoIP peering allows VoIP traffic to travel from one network to another. VoIP peering is an important step in the evolution of networks and peering points cou... News | 14 Nov 2005
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Small vendors take on VoIP testing
Network testing is big business. While the big boys target equipment monitoring and testing, several smaller vendors are now positioning themselves as sources for testing and monitoring of VoIP as a service. A recent report from Light Reading looks ... News | 14 Nov 2005
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VeriSign says enterprises can secure VoIP
In its latest Internet security intelligence briefing, VeriSign explains how enterprises can address VoIP vulnerabilities and secure the entire enterprise infrastructure. The report suggests that maintaining VoIP security measures is not as heady a ... News | 08 Nov 2005
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VOIPSA addresses VoIP security threats
This week, the VoIP Security Alliance (VOIPSA) is unveiling a taxonomy threat model for addressing privacy and security policies surrounding VOIP deployment. The group is working to protect consumers from threats like DoS attacks, false caller ID and... News | 25 Oct 2005
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Empirix' voice-analysis tool put to the test
Empirix Inc.'s Hammer Call Analyzer 1.6 is designed to help organizations ensure call quality over time by identifying voice-specific problems in the network. eWEEK Labs tested the software IP-only version of Hammer Call Analyzer 1.6 and applaud the... News | 18 Oct 2005
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A new playing field for hackers
VoIP provides hackers with a new route of attack. These strikes will come in the shape of fraudulent phone calls, recorded spam (SPIT) and denial-of-service attacks. News | 11 Oct 2005
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VoIP security, PGP style
Phil Zimmermann, cryptographer and creator of the popular Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) e-mail encryption program, is addressing what he deems a genuine need for IP voice encryption.
Zimmermann last week unveiled Zfone, a prototype VoIP encryption a... Interview | 09 Aug 2005