Does your business use a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system? If so, you need to be aware of telephony denial-of-service, a type of attack on VoIP systems. Learn more about TDoS and how to prevent it from disrupting your operations.
What is TDoS?
A denial-of-service attack aims to crash a system by bombarding it with an overwhelming number of requests, forcing the targeted system to shut down eventually.

5G is the next generation of wireless technology, and it is set to revolutionize the way we use the internet mainly because of its vastly improved speed. This improved speed, as well as 5G’s reduced latency, make 5G the ideal technology for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications.

Did you know that theft of service is one of the most common types of fraud that affects Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems? VoIP theft of service is a serious issue that impacts businesses' VoIP networks and can result in significant financial losses.

If a business’s hotline keeps callers waiting for long periods, many callers may feel frustrated and just hang up. This results in an unpleasant customer experience that turns off current and potential customers. To keep callers on the line, use these Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) features.

As a more convenient and less expensive alternative to traditional phone services, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is now a business necessity. But as with any other piece of technology that can connect to the internet, VoIP can and will be exploited by cybercriminals.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony systems are more mobile, have greater functionality, and cost less than traditional landline phones. But like any type of IT, VoIP is vulnerable to disruptions caused by equipment failure, disasters, and cyberattacks.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are a cost-effective way to improve business communication, as they are billed at a standard monthly fee. But aside from the monthly bill, your VoIP system will also come with other costs of ownership that you should know about.

Telephony systems are crucial to business communications and operations and therefore need to be highly secure. Although malware and viruses are some of the most common threats to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, there are other little-known threats too, such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

As with any communication that takes place over the internet, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls have a raft of security risks. One of these is theft of service. Read on to learn more about this type of VoIP-related fraud, and how you can protect your organization against it.

Cost is always an important factor to consider when it comes to technological investments. Especially with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems, you have to be careful that investing in one doesn’t put you way over budget. Even if that phone system comes with a host of features, it’s important that you evaluate not only its upfront cost but also its total cost of ownership (TCO).

TCO is the overall sum of procuring, deploying, and operating a VoIP system over its life cycle, which is typically five years.