Security Considerations for Voice Over IP Systems

Kuhn, Richard; Walsh, Thomas; Fries, Steffen

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-58

SP 800-58

Security Considerations for Voice Over IP Systems

Documentation Topics

Date Published: January 2005

Author(s)

Richard Kuhn (NIST), Thomas Walsh (NIST), Steffen Fries (Siemens AG)

Abstract

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) refers to the transmission of speech across data-style networks. This form of transmission is conceptually superior to conventional circuit switched communication in many ways. However, a plethora of security issues are associated with still-evolving VOIP technology. This publication introduces VOIP, its security challenges, and potential countermeasures for VOIP vulnerabilities.

Keywords

Telecommunications security; Voice Over Internet Protocol; VOIP; vulnerabilities

Control Families

Access Control; Physical and Environmental Protection; Planning; System and Communications Protection

Documentation

Publication:
SP 800-58 (DOI)
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Supplemental Material:
None available

Document History:
01/01/05: SP 800-58 (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy
acquisition

Applications
communications & wireless