VOIP Technology

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer examines some of the protocols and details of voice over IP, often referred to as VOIP. The writer explans that VOIP involves the transmission of voice over packet-switched IP networks. The writer maintains that as a new and emerging technology, VOIP provides users with many benefits including low cost, flexibility and efficiency. The writer then points out that, with the benefits associated with VOIP however, come many risks, including those related to security. This paper explores both the benefits and the potential risks associated with VOIP technology.

Outline:
Benefits of VOIP
Disadvantages
Security Considerations for VOIP
How to Protect Networks and Preserve QOS
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon eagerly awaiting installation of their VOIP systems because of these benefits. True to form, many individuals and organizations small and large alike find that despite the complications associated with training and utilization of VOIP, the long-term efficiency and cost-benefits are well worth the initial investment. Much time, care, and patience however, must be given to setting up a safe and secure infrastructure for VOIP to work on a wide-scale basis, because most companies will find they need to buy proprietary security plug-ins before they can use VOIP securely, without the risk of hijackers entering data network through unsecured gateways or backdoors.
"Most companies will reduce their operating costs when using VOIP because they can take advantage of a congregated system that is easy to manage and inexpensive compared to other alternatives."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Flatland, Jeanne. Integrating Voice into the School Network: Benefits of Wireless VOIP, T H E Journal (Technological Horizons in Education) vol. 32.8: 2005. p. 26
• Kuhn, Richard, Walsh, Thomas and Fries, Steffen. Security Considerations for Voice Over IP Systems. Special Publication 800-58, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, January 2005
• VOIPReview.org (2007) "Benefits of VOIP" Retrieved 16, December 2007: http://www.voipreview.org/news.details.aspx?nid=27
• Windley, Nicholas. "Benefits of VOIP" EzineArticles July 26, 2005. Retrieved 16, December 2005 http://ezinearticles.com/?id=54083

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