VoIP Eavesdropping
Technology can always be used for either good or bad. VoIP is not immune to users with ill intentions. Just as the Internet is prone to hackers, VoIP can fall prey to call tappers, with the use of a program that extracts the data sent and received by your phone. With it, anyone can eavesdrop on your phone calls and gather sensitive information. You may not be a high profile figure or a celebrity that people would be extremely interested in your phone conversations but it understandably can leave you worried about your personal and professional security. Good thing you can pull the plug on VoIP snoopers through proper encryption. VoIP phones present quite a number of possibilities for encryption. You can choose security applications available online, private network security, or a combination. Remember, once your phone is well-encrypted, hackers will have a hard time listening in to your calls. So, what are your options for encrypting your VoIP unit? Security Software Applications
Numerous applications for encrypting VoIP phones are available online or in software stores, many of which effective in preventing even the most skilled tappers from accessing your phone’s data packets. There are programs that generate encryption keys per call, while others shield the data traveling from one VoIP device to another. Whichever the case, your privacy is maintained by installing any of these applications:
- SRTP
- TLS
- IPsec
- ZFone
Private Network Security
A virtual private network has built-in encryption to keep information from being accessed by all users. In the same way, it prevents outsiders from securing confidential stuff. Just link up your network’s encryption to your VoIP unit and your phone calls will be safe from eavesdroppers.
Work with your Provider
The best VoIP providers will offer you secure connections and provide data encryption. Don’t hesitate to inquire about security with your provider. It’s definitely worth it to be certain that your personal and business conversations are kept confidential.
