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Jun 30 2008   2:57PM GMT

Securing Unified Communications



Posted by: Tony Bradley
IM, malware, exploit, hacking, VoIP, Security, UC, Unified Communications

Corporate networks and computer systems are faced with a variety of threats. Unauthorized access, malware compromise, data leakage, and other threats are fairly common and administrators are used to protecting against them. However, the phone system traditionally has been a separate issue, exposed to soe threats of its own, but a horse of an entirely different color. Even the various attack vectors in the computer system and network infrastructure have typically had a degree of separation. Michael Osterman discusses some of the emerging (or merging as the case may be) threats to corporate networks posed by the implementation of unified communications in this NetworkWorld article.

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May 8 2008   3:27AM GMT

Policing Instant Messaging



Posted by: Tony Bradley
Avaya One-X Communicator, Microsoft Communicator, policy, risk, Security, instant messaging, IM

One of the key building blocks of unified communications is instant messaging. Instant messaging (IM) client software acts as the focal point and primary interface for a variety of unified communications solutions including Microsoft Communicator, and Avaya One-X Communicator. IM has come a long way from its early days as an unauthorized rogue application installed by tech-savvy users. Many organizations have adopted IM as a business tool, but most were reluctant and slow to climb onto the bandwagon. Now, IM is the keystone of next-generation communications. IM still poses a risk though. It can threaten productivity. It can represent an attack vector for malware. It can be a compliance issue. Companies can gain many benefits from the effective use of IM, but they need to provide guidelines for its use in defined, and written policies. Check out Instant Messaging Policies Reduce Risk for more details about the issues and what should be included in a corporate IM policy.

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