Modem Attacks

Modem attacks can threaten enterprise security

With so much concern over the damage that computer viruses and Internet worms can do, it's easy to lose sight of the threat that modem attacks pose. Attacks typically take the form of war dialing, where multiple calls to every phone line in an enterprise's voice network can help unauthorized individuals identify and gain access to unsecured modems. Once attacks have access, the attacker can continue to re-use this newfound vulnerability for future access, or install another "back door," which allows access through another means, including the Internet. For assistance identifying unsecured modems and stopping modem attacks, consider the award-winning security products from SecureLogix®.

SecureLogix protects your voice network

Honored by Gartner in 2004 as a "Cool Vendor in Telecommunications," SecureLogix has earned the respect of the telephony industry for innovative products that stop a variety of threats, including modem attacks. SecureLogix's ETM® System 5.0 is an integrated appliance-based security and management solution that can help telecom managers identify and block modem attacks, as well as a host of other telephony-borne threats. The ETM System let companies achieve superior security against modem attacks with a minimum of administrative burden and cost.

Block modem attacks simply and cost-effectively

With ETM System 5.0 telecom managers get an easy-to-use solution that cost-effectively blocks a host of telephony threats, including modem attacks. The ETM System includes Voice Firewall which detects and blocks certain voice network traffic based on policies established by the telecom manager. The ETM System also includes Voice IPS (intrusion prevention system), which gives the telecom manager real-time alerts about modem attacks within the network. Usage Manager, a robust call accounting application, and Performance Manager, a real-time view of the health-and-status of the network, help identify vulnerabilities in the network that may be subject to modem attacks.