VoIP will lead to security nightmare

Opinion
Nov 14, 20051 min

* VoIP will lead to security nightmare * The pitfall of Web-based services * The pitfall of outsourcing * Talk to a human being

VoIP will lead to security nightmare

Winn Schwartau warns that the people doing VoIP don’t think like the rest of us, and they don’t think in terms of security. That can mean bad news for your VoIP effort if you’re not careful.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/111405schwartau.html?vo

The pitfall of Web-based services

Web-based services are all fine and dandy until you come up against a “drive-by upgrade,” says Dave Kearns in this week’s Wired Windows.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/111405kearns.html?vo

The pitfall of outsourcing

Outsourcing is yet another one that may sound like a great idea for saving money – until it comes to security. Daniel Blum this week explains how you could completely lose control.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/111405blum.html?vo

Talk to a human being

There are ways to get through those annoying interactive voice response systems when you call companies for service – and talk to a real person. ‘Net Buzzer Paul McNamara can show you how.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/111405buzz.html?vo