[asterisk-biz] Query about Asterisk / Database / Internet Security Consultancy

[Matthew J. Roth]

Gerrit Jacobsen wrote:
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> a) Connect the machine to the internet
> ...
> Wait for hackers to attack.

Kashif,

This is seriously bad advice.  If you're not sure how to secure the servers yourself you should not just put them on the Internet and see what happens.  That would risk toll fraud and exposing your entire network if the attackers find something you missed.

Get a qualified consultant to secure the servers, test, test, test, then connect them to the Internet.  Continue to monitor them daily for signs of intrusion or fraud.  Do not treat security as an afterthought or something to ignore until after your servers have been exploited.

Regards,

Matthew Roth
InterMedia Marketing Systems
Software Engineer and Systems Developer