UK firms failing in VoIP security

A large number of businesses in the UK are failing to secure their voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and Wi-Fi networks adequately, according to a new report.

The increased uptake of wireless networks and VoIP among UK businesses has meant the security risk associated with these networks has risen as a result, with Nation Computing Centre (NCC) research claiming organisations are not doing enough to secure their systems.

Its research found that 40 per cent of respondents in the UK either have not secured their Wi-Fi systems or have only done so partially.

In terms of VoIP security, just 15 per cent claimed to have installed security measures.

Phishing and spam attacks are one risk firms should be aware of when using VoIP and Wi-Fi, although firms are more aware of the risks involved with internal security threats from the use of high-capacity USB sticks.

More than three-quarters of respondents in the survey from the NCC admitted they realised the threat posed by the data sticks, but just 11 per cent had controls introduced to deal with the situation.

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