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.
Companies that exchange money, work on joint projects, or discuss confidential information over unified communications systems will find that one of the best ways of increasing 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.
Customers and acquaintances are awarded an additional sense of security through this system, because a certified third party must give notification of identity. This allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communications network. UCCs can be quite murky though and it might be difficult to ascertain who qualifies for one.
Whilst some people might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system, depending on the manner of the information discussed on your network, it is worth consideration. It is easy for a hacker to gain access into the system and record your conversation, since a hosted telephony system sends transmitted sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network.
This can conversely lead to a theft of information if you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud. It is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate for these reasons and asking others for the certifications.
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.
Companies that exchange money, work on joint projects, or discuss confidential information over unified communications systems will find that one of the best ways of increasing 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.
Customers and acquaintances are awarded an additional sense of security through this system, because a certified third party must give notification of identity. This allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communications network. UCCs can be quite murky though and it might be difficult to ascertain who qualifies for one.
Whilst some people might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system, depending on the manner of the information discussed on your network, it is worth consideration. It is easy for a hacker to gain access into the system and record your conversation, since a hosted telephony system sends transmitted sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network.
This can conversely lead to a theft of information if you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud. It is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate for these reasons and asking others for the certifications.
About the Author:
Emily Collins writes on behalf of Britannic Technologies. You can find out more on unified communications through their website.
