Phreaking

Phreaking can wreak havoc with telephony network

Phreaking is an old term to describe the activity of gaining access to a corporate telecom infrastructure. In previous eras, before the rise of computer hacking, phreaking was the dominant form of technological subversiveness. Phreakers would explore telecommunications systems for fun, or to get free long distance service. With the rise of VoIP technology, phreaking has gained a new dimension of threat to the enterprise, as well as a new generation of devotees. Successful phreaking of an enterprise voice network can yield access not only to critical voice infrastructure, but to data networks as well, from which phreakers can pretty much have their way with the electronic infrastructure of an enterprise. To secure your voice and data network against phreaking, choose SecureLogix®.

SecureLogix helps companies thwart phreaking

With a global base of customers in practically every industry, SecureLogix enjoys a reputation for innovation in telephony and for solutions to combat phreaking and other threats. The ETM System® Version 5.0, SecureLogix's leading security product, offers an integrated set of security tools to prevent phreaking and make security and management of the voice network simpler and less costly. SecureLogix has been awarded many industry honors for its security applications including "Cool Vendor in Telecommunications" from Gartner in 2004.

Combating phreaking requires an integrated approach

The best solution to prevent phreaking is an integrated approach that combines security, management and performance tools. The ETM System is an appliance-based solution with powerful applications that can combat phreaking at several levels.

Telecom managers can use the Voice Firewall to protect the perimeter of the voice network from phreaking attacks. The voice network can automatically terminate any calls that fit pre-determined policies identifying call patterns that are likely phreaking attacks. The ETM System also offers real-time alerts about activity which may originate from phreaking, using the Voice IPS application (Intrusion Prevention System). The ETM System's call reporting and performance management applications provide another level of security, as telecom managers get visibility both into calling patterns across the network and into the current health-and-status of the voice network, helping to identify phreaking activity as well as areas in the network that may be vulnerable to attack.