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Tuesday, 01 November 2005
The newly formed Voice over IP Security Alliance (VOIPSA), has put together what's billed as the first comprehensive description of security and threats to Voice over IP (VoIP) systems. Known as the VoIP Security Threat Taxonomy, the framework is designed to provide the industry with a clearer view of VoIP security risks put into context with a discussion of technical trade-offs.

Major elements of the work include:

  • Core definitions that give specific meaning to privacy and security
  • A framework that effectively connects public policy and technology issues
  • Recognition of the human element in threats as distinct from their technical means
  • Specific sets of issues for consideration by legislative bodies and by law enforcement
  • A detailed structure for technical vulnerabilities across the value chain

The security framework is intended to be a framework for further (more detailed) technical work and discussion. VoIPSA is inviting comments on its work. 

The discussions will help inform the direction VoIPSA takes on net telephony security. David Endler, chairman of VoIPSA and director of security research for 3Com’s TippingPoint division, said it expects to deliver a list of security requirements for VoIP by the end of the year.
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