But this is changing, albeit slowly. As younger, more technology-savvy execs make their way into the boardroom, data center managers will need to rely less on scare tactics. Regulatory pressures, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), are also helping drive awareness.
With top-level necks now on the line, dont be surprised if security suddenly becomes a much higher priority over the coming months (see Gartner: Sarbanes Struggle Continues).
4. The VOIP Virgins VOIP Security Poses a Problem
Voice over IP: the greatest thing since sliced bread, or yet another technology for telecom firms and service providers to worry about? Security has always been a major headache for telecom data centers, but the emergence of VOIP has many reaching for the Advil (see Vendor Points to VOIP Vulnerabilities).
Unlike traditional telecom networks, which use circuit switches to transfer calls, IP-based VOIP networks rely heavily on enterprise data gear. Running VOIP across routing and switching equipment means that ports are often left open to allow the passage of VOIP traffic, which could expose backend data center servers to security threats such as viruses and denial-of-service attacks.
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