[Asterisk-Users] OMG THE SKY IS FALLING!! NOT!!!

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Bravo,
Yes, even something as simple as fire is dangerous in the wrong hands...you 
let bozos put in your phone system, expect a circus of problems....
Good reply, thanks for sharing it....


At 14:55 5/14/2004, you wrote:
>I sent the following to the great Mr. Louderback:
>
>Mr. Louderback,
>
>If I was your friend, I would request to remain nameless too.  I would
>like to reply to a couple of your statements in the article "Security
>Holes Make VOIP a Risky Business".  Security holes make any type of
>technology risky business.  A small company using wireless two-line
>analogue sets are risky since the conversation can be picked up with a
>device purchased from Radio Shack.  As in most situations, the technology
>isn't the problem, it's the untrained individual that doesn't incorporate
>security measures when implementing technology.  Many of the VOIP
>solutions that we are putting in place are running over private networks
>that are not open to the public ( ie frame relay and point-point leased
>line).  You probably believe that guns kill people too. One last note,
>VOIP isn't new technology, you are a few years late with your
>announcement. If your article has any positive outcome, I hope that it may
>encourage those implementing any solution to seek professional assistance.
>
>
>Sincerely,
>
>
>Ronald R. McDaniel
>Southern Computer Services, Inc.
>rmcdaniel at southerncomp.net
>(251) 444-3136 office
>(251) 446-3137 fax
>(251) 294-1202 cell
>
>
>
>Ronald R. McDaniel
>Southern Computer Services, Inc.
>rmcdaniel at southerncomp.net
>(251) 444-3136 office
>(251) 446-3137 fax
>(251) 294-1202 cell
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