Although unified communications is used widely in offices and businesses today, few users equate their day-to-day conduct with their online communication behaviour.
Whilst most users shrug off their lack of internet manners, this attitude can cause potential security dangers for users. Unlike face-to-face contact, users online cannot see you or have any way to authenticate their identity, leading to identity theft, hacking, and scams. Even those on simply hosted telephony systems can be the victim of these security scams.
For those that exchange money, work on joint projects, or discuss confidential information over a unified communication system, one of the best options to increase security over these communication lines is to gain a unified communications certificate.
A UCC (unified communications certificate) is essentially a security management systems protocol that is mainly used for messaging services on a communications network. A third party provide this system towards businesses which must give evidence of authenticity. As a result businesses can secure one of several domain names with this certificate.
This system gives customers and acquaintances an added sense of security, as a certified third party must give notification of identity, and it allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communication network. However, UCC's are murky water and it can be difficult to ascertain who qualifies for one.
Whilst some might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system, depending on the manner of information you might discuss on your network, it is worth consideration. Since a hosted telephony system sends transmits the sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network, it is simple for a hacker to gain access into the system and record your conversations.
If you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud, this can lead conversely to a theft of information. It is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate and asking others for their certifications for these reasons.
Whilst most users shrug off their lack of internet manners, this attitude can cause potential security dangers for users. Unlike face-to-face contact, users online cannot see you or have any way to authenticate their identity, leading to identity theft, hacking, and scams. Even those on simply hosted telephony systems can be the victim of these security scams.
For those that exchange money, work on joint projects, or discuss confidential information over a unified communication system, one of the best options to increase security over these communication lines is to gain a unified communications certificate.
A UCC (unified communications certificate) is essentially a security management systems protocol that is mainly used for messaging services on a communications network. A third party provide this system towards businesses which must give evidence of authenticity. As a result businesses can secure one of several domain names with this certificate.
This system gives customers and acquaintances an added sense of security, as a certified third party must give notification of identity, and it allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communication network. However, UCC's are murky water and it can be difficult to ascertain who qualifies for one.
Whilst some might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system, depending on the manner of information you might discuss on your network, it is worth consideration. Since a hosted telephony system sends transmits the sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network, it is simple for a hacker to gain access into the system and record your conversations.
If you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud, this can lead conversely to a theft of information. It is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate and asking others for their certifications for these reasons.
About the Author:
Emily Collins writes on behalf of Britannic Technologies. You can find out more on unified communications through their website.