By
Thomas Porter, CISSP, CCNP, CCDA, CCS, Director of IT Security, FIFA 2006 World Cup
Michael Gough, Computer security consultant, host and webmaster, www.SkypeTips.com and www.VideoCallTips.com
Description
The Perfect Reference for the Multitasked SysAdmin
This is the perfect guide if VoIP engineering is not your specialty.
It is the perfect introduction to VoIP security, covering exploit tools and how they can be used against VoIP (Voice over IP) systems.
It gives the basics of attack methodologies used against the SIP and H.323 protocols as well as VoIP network infrastructure.
* VoIP
Isn’t Just Another Data Protocol
IP telephony uses the Internet architecture, similar to any other data application. However, from a
security administrator’s point of view, VoIP is different. Understand why.
* What Functionality Is Gained, Degraded, or Enhanced on
a VoIP Network?
Find out the issues associated with quality of service, emergency 911 service, and the major benefits of VoIP.
* The
Security Considerations of Voice Messaging
Learn about the types of security attacks you need to protect against within your voice messaging
system.
* Understand the VoIP Communication Architectures
Understand what PSTN is and what it does as well as the H.323 protocol specification,
and SIP Functions and features.
* The Support Protocols of VoIP Environments
Learn the services, features, and security implications
of DNS, TFTP, HTTP, SNMP, DHCP, RSVP, SDP, and SKINNY.
* Securing the Whole VoIP Infrastructure
Learn about Denial-of-Service attacks,
VoIP service disruption, call hijacking and interception, H.323-specific attacks, and SIP-specific attacks.
* Authorized Access Begins
with Authentication
Learn the methods of verifying both the user identity and the device identity in order to secure a VoIP network.
* Understand Skype Security
Skype does not log a history like other VoIP solutions; understand the implications of conducting business
over a Skype connection.
* Get the Basics of a VoIP Security Policy
Use a sample VoIP Security Policy to understand the components
of a complete policy.
Audience:
System Administrators; Security Professionals
