VoIP Security - Web Conference

In a Xtalks Web Conference on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:00 -1:00 pm EDT , Ian Brown, Leader of Internet Security, Communication Research Network, Gustavo de los Reyes, Technology Consultant, AT&T Labs, Richard Polishak, Engineering Manager, Technology and Strategy, TELUS Communications Company, and David Endler, Director of Security Research, Tipping Point will discus how to identify today’s network-based attacks and how to develop a security infrastructure for VoIP networks: http://xtalks.com/voip.ashx

(PRWEB) August 23, 2006 -- The cost savings and the capabilities of VoIP make it an attractive alternative over traditional telecommunications services. Several analysts predict that VoIP will be the foundation of most business communications within the next few years.

Beyond the benefits of VoIP, the number and variety of threats is ever-increasing. So far, the biggest threats to VoIP have been network-based. Attackers are continually coming up with new methods to probe VoIP networks for weaknesses and vulnerability. Our speakers will discus how to identify today’s network-based attacks and how to develop a security infrastructure for VoIP networks.

Take away points include:

•    How to manage the balance of VoIP benefits and security concerns

•    Identifying the biggest threats to badly patched operating systems

•    Strategies for building and implementing a secure VoIP system

•    Impact on quality of service

VoIP Security Web Conference will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, 1-3pm EDT.

Register for free: http://xtalks.com/voip.ashx

The web conference is sponsored by TippingPoint: www.tippingpoint.com

TippingPoint is the leading provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems that deliver in-depth Application Protection, Infrastructure Protection, and Performance Protection for corporate enterprises, government agencies, service providers and academic institutions.

About Xtalks

Xtalks brings industry experts to executives’ desktops around the world in a web-based information network that provides insight into breaking business issues through interactive digital web conferences. Xtalks web conferences allow anyone with interest in a particular topic to participate in a web meeting by synchronizing their desktop computer and phone alongside industry experts. Xtalks is part of The Honeycomb Worldwide Group of Companies.

Honeycomb Worldwide creates peer-to-peer business-oriented social networking communities, connecting senior level executives by delivering content through new and established media channels. www.honeycombworldwide.com

For more information on this conference or Xtalks in general, or to enquire about speaking opportunities or sponsoring future events, visit www.xtalks.com or contact Karen Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer, at 312-977-1166.

Register: http://xtalks.com/voip.ashx

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