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The dangers of TDoS to your VoIP systems

Most businesses are familiar with denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, or attacks that cripple an IT network, system, or machine to deny access to intended users. Not many businesses know, however, that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems can be a DoS attack target too. If you have security measures in place against regular DoS attacks but… Continue reading The dangers of TDoS to your VoIP systems

Protect your VoIP systems against denial-of-service attacks

Telephony systems are crucial to business communications and operations and therefore need to be highly secure. Although malware and viruses are some of the most common threats to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, there are other little-known threats too, such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. If your business heavily relies on VoIP, you should learn… Continue reading Protect your VoIP systems against denial-of-service attacks

What you need to know about telephony DoS

Hackers launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks to render IT systems and networks inaccessible to intended users. Large corporations’ web servers used to be frequent targets, but nowadays, every business can become a victim. Hackers have also started launching attacks on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. This brief guide on telephony DoS attacks can help you… Continue reading What you need to know about telephony DoS

Protect your network against VoIP theft of service

As with any communication that takes place over the internet, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls have a raft of security risks. One of these is theft of service. Read on to learn more about this type of VoIP-related fraud, and how you can protect your organization against it. What is theft of service? VoIP… Continue reading Protect your network against VoIP theft of service

VoIP theft of service: What you need to know

Theft of service is the most common type of fraud that impacts Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems. Let’s take a closer look at how it affects VoIP networks and how your organization can prevent or minimize the risk of this type of fraud. What is theft of service? VoIP theft of service is… Continue reading VoIP theft of service: What you need to know

How to prevent VoIP theft of service

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems allow users to make and receive calls using the internet instead of traditional phone lines. This presents many advantages ranging from better call quality to lower costs. However, VoIP also has several disadvantages, one of which is that hackers can use VoIP phones to gain access to an… Continue reading How to prevent VoIP theft of service

How to compute the TCO of a VoIP system

If you want to get the most value out of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution, assess the actual cost of having one. There may be additional or hidden expenses that you might fail to consider, so analyze the total cost of ownership (TCO) to fully comprehend your telecommunications spend. TCO is the overall… Continue reading How to compute the TCO of a VoIP system

How much does a VoIP system really cost?

If you’re in the market for a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system, you’re bound to come across solutions with similar features and add-on services. Some may offer a combination of these at a lower cost, so you might be tempted to go for the most affordable option. But don’t just base your decision… Continue reading How much does a VoIP system really cost?

Calculating the total cost of a VoIP system

Cost is always an important factor to consider when it comes to technological investments. Especially with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems, you have to be careful that investing in one doesn’t put you way over budget. Even if that phone system comes with a host of features, it’s important that you evaluate not… Continue reading Calculating the total cost of a VoIP system

3 Ways VoIP can help organizations get through the COVID-19 pandemic

In this time of uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, communication is more important than ever. Organizations in all sectors are struggling to stay connected with their remote workforces, as well as clients and partners who need assistance. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony offers the perfect solution. Aside from ensuring good communication, VoIP… Continue reading 3 Ways VoIP can help organizations get through the COVID-19 pandemic