Why the voice network is a blind spot for security professionals [Q&A]

We're familiar with threats to data and data networks, but there's another part of corporate communication that's often overlooked yet represents an equally valid attack vector and equally high risks. We spoke to Mutare CTO Roger Northrop to find out more about the risks voice networks present and why organizations need to take them seriously. BN: With voice network/VOIP systems as a potential social engineering target, why are organizations not sufficiently protecting these systems from infiltration? RN: Most security tools focus on the data network for web and email protections, but voice networks are easily infiltrated through vishing, smishing or… [Continue Reading]