VoIP security firms stand to gain from SIP deployments

The rise of SIP trunking not only has the potential to create savings for enterprises, but it could be a boon for VoIP security firms as well. As enterprises rapidly move to all-IP telecommunications networks for cost savings, some may not realize the security issues at stake.

"Not all operators or enterprises have been slow to address security," said Heavy Reading analyst Jim Hodges. "But given IP and SIP are susceptible to security breaches, it is an increased area of focus for all users."

There are several forms an attack could take including denial of service, rouge VoIP gateways and illegitimate handset usage on VoIP networks. Luckily for enterprises implementing VoIP and SIP systems, there are several network vendors with proven solutions.

"There are multiple hardware and software approaches such as implementing standards-based security access," Hodges said. "There are also firewalls that can be deployed, and finally there are solutions available to monitor applications for spikes in usage."

Prominent companies securing IP networks include Convergence, Cisco and Acme Packet, among others. As more companies deploy VoIP and SIP, these companies stand to gain from increased demand for their security products. 

For more:
- see the Light Reading article here 

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