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VoIP security 'overlooked by IT managers'
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Although firms are continuing to explore the potential of IP telephony (VoIP), a survey has suggested that IT managers are showing complacency towards security of these systems. Viruses and worms were viewed as a "low" or "very low" threat to VoIP services by some 59 per cent of IT managers questioned by NetIQ. This lack of concern is also carried over to spam messages or denial or service attacks, with just 12 and 24 per cent of respondents respectively placing a "high" or "very high" security threat level on these security exploits. NetIQ chief strategist Ulrich Weigel suggested that the survey shows there is "a worrying complacency among organisations that have either already deployed or are about to install a VoIP infrastructure". He added: "The main focus for organisations has traditionally been on ensuring voice quality and performance, but vigilance with security is equally important." Migrating voice communications to VoIP services is generally seen to offer companies a saving on their call costs due to the free calls, as well as improving the flexibility of their workforce. Azzurri is a leading provider of flexible voice solutions that deliver the advantages of IP Telephony without the headache.  |