Security Considerations for Voice Over IP Systems

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) refers to the transmission of speech across data-style networks. This form of transmission is conceptually superior to conventional circuit switched communication in many ways. However, a plethora of security issues are associated with still-evolving VOIP technology. This publication introduces VOIP, its security challenges, and potential countermeasures for VOIP vulnerabilities.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) refers to the transmission of speech across data-style networks. This form of transmission is conceptually superior to conventional circuit switched communication in many ways. However, a plethora of security issues are associated with still-evolving VOIP. See full abstract

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) refers to the transmission of speech across data-style networks. This form of transmission is conceptually superior to conventional circuit switched communication in many ways. However, a plethora of security issues are associated with still-evolving VOIP technology. This publication introduces VOIP, its security challenges, and potential countermeasures for VOIP vulnerabilities.
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Keywords

Telecommunications security ; Voice Over Internet Protocol ; VOIP ; vulnerabilities
Control Families

Access Control ; Physical and Environmental Protection ; Planning ; System and Communications Protection

Documentation

Supplemental Material:
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Document History:
01/01/05: SP 800-58 (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

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