Despite the widespread use of unified communications in offices and businesses today, few users equate their online communication behaviour with that of their day-to-day conduct.
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.
One of the best ways of increasing security is to gain a unified communications certificate. This is especially important for those exchanging money, working on joint projects or discussing confidential information over unified communication systems.
A UCC (unified communications certificate) is in essence a security management systems protocol used for messaging services on a communications network. A third party provide this security system and ask businesses to give evidence of authenticity. This means that businesses can secure one or several domain names as a result of this.
As a certified third party must give notification of identity, the system gives customers and acquaintances an added sense of security. These allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communications network. UCC's are a little murky though and it can be hard to find out who qualifies for one.
Depending on the manner of the information you discuss on your network, you might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system. However, it is still worth consideration since a hosted telephony system sends transmits of sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network, making it simple for a hacker to gain access into the system to record your conversations.
On the other hand, if you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud; this can conversely lead you to a theft of information. For these reasons, it is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate, and also asking others for their 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.
One of the best ways of increasing security is to gain a unified communications certificate. This is especially important for those exchanging money, working on joint projects or discussing confidential information over unified communication systems.
A UCC (unified communications certificate) is in essence a security management systems protocol used for messaging services on a communications network. A third party provide this security system and ask businesses to give evidence of authenticity. This means that businesses can secure one or several domain names as a result of this.
As a certified third party must give notification of identity, the system gives customers and acquaintances an added sense of security. These allows organisers of the network to dictate what information is shared over the communications network. UCC's are a little murky though and it can be hard to find out who qualifies for one.
Depending on the manner of the information you discuss on your network, you might discard the thought of securing a UCC for a hosted telephony system. However, it is still worth consideration since a hosted telephony system sends transmits of sound bites as 'packets' along the IP network, making it simple for a hacker to gain access into the system to record your conversations.
On the other hand, if you are discussing confidential business matters over a hosted telephony line whose line is a victim of identity fraud; this can conversely lead you to a theft of information. For these reasons, it is worth considering purchasing a Unified Communications Certificate, and also asking others for their certifications.
About the Author:
Emily Collins writes on behalf of Britannic Technologies. You can find out more on unified communications through their website.
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