Want Secure VoIP Calls? VPN is the Answer

Secure VoIP gateways and VPN encryption are the surest way to ward off evesdropping.

By  VoipPlanet.com Staff | Dec 15, 2010
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"Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are becoming exceedingly popular because they offer a host of benefits, including reliability, flexibility and substantial cost savings compared to traditional phone service," writes TMCnet contributor Beecher Tuttle.

"However, some companies have been reluctant to embrace this technology because the majority of VoIP gateways are not completely secure. Enterprises that deal with highly confidential information fear that transporting voice and data over an unencrypted public network can compromise the secure nature of their business," Tuttle writes.

Follow the link below to read the full commentary:
VoIP Gateways: Encrypted VoIP-over-VPN Secures IP-Based Phone Systems

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