Voice over IP (VoIP) promises to save companies money on calls and add functionality to their phone systems. But those benefits could quickly be erased should the VoIP network be compromised. silicon.com looks at what businessses - especially small and medium-sized enterprises - need to know about securing their VoIP systems and providing quality phone service on a data network
Webcast
Video: How to protect your VoIP network
In this webcast panel discussion, Ovum analyst Graham Titterington and University College Falmouth's Chris Whitwood speak with silicon.com's Sylvia Carr about all aspects of VoIP security - from which are the most serious threats to how you can safeguard your network from attack.
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The dos and don'ts of VoIP security
Though there is precious little evidence of VoIP security attacks, organisations cannot afford to be complacent. Make no mistake, says Anthony Plewes, VoIP is an attractive target for hackers and malware writers.
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Is Skype secure enough for businesses?
Though Skype touts security features, is it safe enough to be a serious option for businesses? Stewart Baines hears from the sceptics and explains how to secure the popular VoIP software if you decide to use it.
Case Study
Isle of Man building for a tech future
The Isle of Man has completed the rollout of an IP network that will form the foundation for a new set of e-government services. Tim Ferguson finds out their plans - and what benefits they've seen already.
Video
Video: Microsoft shows off Office Communicator 2007
The new Office Communicator 2007 pulls makes it possible for people on landlines and cell phones to join VoIP-based conversations and data conferences, along with other new features.
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Peter Cochrane's Blog: VoIP reality check
It's here to stay - but there's still progress to be made. Peter Cochrane points out the good news and the bad news about making voice calls over the internet.
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The biggest VoIP security threats - and how to stop them
Worried your VoIP network is not secure? Anthony Plewes takes a look how to protect your business from three of the most serious threats to your IP telephony services.
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Peter Cochrane's Blog: No locks?
Here we are in the middle of the biggest crime wave our planet has ever seen and PCs, mobile phones and VoIP handsets are still shipped without any form of protection. What gives?
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VoIP threats to watch out for
If your business uses or is considering rolling out VoIP, you should be aware of the many ways your systems could be compromised. Anthony Plewes offers an overview of the new and old threats which could harm your IP telephony service.
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VoIP takes hold with small businesses
It may be a truism but, nonetheless, voice over IP has the capacity to transform how companies deal with their communications. Large enterprises have been dipping their toe in the water for several years and now it appears that small and medium-sized companies are following suit, says Anthony Plewes.
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