How to secure VoIP in just 5 steps

When it comes to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), there's still quite a bit of debate over the security issue. But it's tough to deny that the technology isn't worth the vulnerabilities. The trick is deploying it and securing it to the best of your ability. There are five specific things you can do to make that happen. The first step is making sure you stay ahead of the upgrade curve and seriously consider running the VoIP network over a separate local area network to limit damage if an attack is aimed at the voice network. The second is to understand that there are many potential entryways for risks and security issues, from the network to applications such as browsers and media players. Each aspect has to be critically reviewed and secured. Find out what the other three top best practices are when aiming to secure that VoIP deployment. Article