518 research outputs found
Preventing Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks on the IMS Emergency Services Support through Adaptive Firewall Pinholing
Emergency services are vital services that Next Generation Networks (NGNs)
have to provide. As the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is in the heart of NGNs,
3GPP has carried the burden of specifying a standardized IMS-based emergency
services framework. Unfortunately, like any other IP-based standards, the
IMS-based emergency service framework is prone to Distributed Denial of Service
(DDoS) attacks. We propose in this work, a simple but efficient solution that
can prevent certain types of such attacks by creating firewall pinholes that
regular clients will surely be able to pass in contrast to the attackers
clients. Our solution was implemented, tested in an appropriate testbed, and
its efficiency was proven.Comment: 17 Pages, IJNGN Journa
Developing Best Practices for Securing VoIP Communication for a non-profit Organization
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the most widely used service around the world. The proficiency of it utilizing the web has increased awesome ubiquity in the current years. With this notoriety, there is expanding worry about the wellbeing of the system. The robbery or loss of the information being exchanged is great concern. For example, a basic problem for researchers who are developing safeguards for VoIP systems is the level of threats and other issues experienced by the non-profit organizations while implementing VoIP communication. This problem originated when non-profits received pressure from their donors not to implement VoIP communication because it will record important and valuable information of their bank account, including their bank balance, and consequently, exposing them to the public.
Other dangers include safeguarding secrecy, respectability, and accessibility of the system, known as CIA. dangers. To battle these dangers, some security conventions and calculations have been produced. For example, the H.235 has been investigated, their calculations updated, and it is currently regarded as the most recent and effective system for security of the VoIP system.
Another method for battling issues and concerns, and one that is the most proficient due to bigger budgets than non-profits, is VoIP being utilized in new structures and the IT work force. Fortunately, the expanding interest of VoIP has guaranteed and emphasized the requirement for more research to build up the effective security structures and countermeasures of CIA threats.
This investigation examines the methods by which such security issues concerning VoIP can be set out to give an appropriate, secure and effective method for correspondence and data trade. In this postulation, the analyst will profoundly examine the relief of VoIP security issues
New Approaches to Mitigation of Malicious Traffic in VoIP Networks
Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony is becoming widespread in use, and is often integrated into computer networks. Because of this, malicious software threatens VoIP systems in the same way that traditional computer systems have been attacked by viruses, worms, and other automated agents. VoIP networks are a challenge to secure against such malware as much of the network intelligence is focused on the edge devices and access environment. This paper describes the design and implementation of a novel VoIP security architecture in which evaluation of, and mitigation against, malicious traffic is demonstrated by the use of virtual machines to emulate vulnerable clients and servers through the use of apparent attack vectors. This new architecture, which is part of an ongoing research project, establishes interaction between the VoIP backend and the end users, thus providing information about ongoing and unknown attacks to users
Consumer-facing technology fraud : economics, attack methods and potential solutions
The emerging use of modern technologies has not only benefited society but also attracted fraudsters and criminals to misuse the technology for financial benefits. Fraud over the Internet has increased dramatically, resulting in an annual loss of billions of dollars to customers and service providers worldwide. Much of such fraud directly impacts individuals, both in the case of browser-based and mobile-based Internet services, as well as when using traditional telephony services, either through landline phones or mobiles. It is important that users of the technology should be both informed of fraud, as well as protected from frauds through fraud detection and prevention systems. In this paper, we present the anatomy of frauds for different consumer-facing technologies from three broad perspectives - we discuss Internet, mobile and traditional telecommunication, from the perspectives of losses through frauds over the technology, fraud attack mechanisms and systems used for detecting and preventing frauds. The paper also provides recommendations for securing emerging technologies from fraud and attacks
Designing and optimization of VOIP PBX infrastructure
In the recent decade, communication has stirred from the old wired medium such as public
switched telephone network (PSTN) to the Internet. Present, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Technology used for communication on internet by means of packet switching technique. Several years ago, an internet protocol (IP) based organism was launched, which is known as Private Branch Exchange "PBX", as a substitute of common PSTN systems. For free communication, probably you must have to be pleased with starting of domestic calls.
Although, fairly in few cases, VoIP services can considerably condense our periodical phone
bills. For instance, if someone makes frequent global phone calls, VoIP talk service is the
actual savings treat which cannot achieve by using regular switched phone. VoIP talk services strength help to trim down your phone bills if you deal with a lot of long-distance (international) and as well as domestic phone calls. However, with the VoIP success, threats and challenges also stay behind. In this dissertation, by penetration testing one will know that how to find network vulnerabilities how to attack them to exploit the network for unhealthy activities and also will know about some security techniques to secure a network. And the results will be achieved by penetration testing will indicate of proven of artefact and would be helpful to enhance the level of network security to build a more secure network in future
A survey of VoIP intrusions and intrusion detection systems
ABSTRACT This poper presents R survey of the securiv problems in VoIP networks, with an emphasis on both intrusions and intrusion detection methods. It examines the intrusion issues in diflerent components of VoIP systems, points to the strengths and shortcomings in the existing intrusion detection methods and intrusion detection systems and suggests possible future research directions
ACUTA Journal of Telecommunications in Higher Education
In This Issue
Current Legislative and Regulatory lssues
What to Do When Both Sides Are Right: RIAA and Academia
Advertorial: Considerations for Enterprise Emergency Notification Systems
Advertorial: Telephony and the Creation of the Continuous Campus
Key Findings from the ACUTA 2007 Trends Survey
Trolling for Security Breaches and Digital Forensic Evidence
Campuses Taking a Hard Look at Emergency Response Plans
Roles and Regulations-Taking Back Control of the Network
Bill D. Morris Award
ACUTA Ruth A. Michalecki Award
lnstitutional Excellence Award
Interview
President\u27s Message
From the Executive Directo
Strategies to Secure a Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephone System
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) provides cost-effective phone service over a broadband internet connection rather than analog telephone services. While VoIP is a fast-growing technology, there are issues with intercepting and misusing transmissions, which are security concerns within telecommunication organizations and for customers. Grounded in the routine activity theory, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies information technology (IT) security managers used to secure VoIP telephone systems in telecommunication organizations. The participants consisted of nine IT security managers from three telecommunication organizations in New York who possessed the knowledge and expertise to secure a VoIP telephone system. The data were collected using semi structured interviews, note taking, and one document from one organization. Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: best practices for VoIP security, using a secure VoIP provider, VoIP security recommendations, and awareness of future security concerns. A key recommendation for IT security professionals is to ensure encryption to secure a VoIP telephone system. The implications for positive social change include the potential for IT security managers and telecommunication organizations to reduce data breaches and the theft of their customers’ identities and credit card information
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