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VoIP and PBX Security and Forensics

A Practical Approach

  • Covers software/management access, database access, and functionality access for PBX systems
  • Presents best security practices and protection methods
  • Includes a major update to the VoIP and forensics material
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BRIEFSELECTRIC)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction

    • Iosif I. Androulidakis
    Pages 1-8
  3. PBX Technical Details

    • Iosif I. Androulidakis
    Pages 25-54
  4. PBX Security

    • Iosif I. Androulidakis
    Pages 55-73
  5. PBX Forensics

    • Iosif I. Androulidakis
    Pages 75-99
  6. Conclusions

    • Iosif I. Androulidakis
    Pages 101-101
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 103-103

About this book

This book begins with an introduction to PBXs (Private Branch Exchanges) and the scene, statistics and involved actors. It discusses confidentiality, integrity and availability threats in PBXs. The author examines the threats and the technical background as well as security and forensics involving PBXs. The purpose of this book is to raise user awareness in regards to security and privacy threats present in PBXs, helping both users and administrators safeguard their systems. The new edition includes a major update and extension to the VoIP sections in addition to updates to forensics.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Pedini Ioannina, Greece

    Iosif I. Androulidakis

About the author

Dr. Iosif I. Androulidakis has  an active presence in the ICT security field having authored more than 90 publications (including 6 books) and having presented more than 120 talks and lectures in international conferences and seminars in 20 countries. 

Holding 2 Ph.Ds his research interests focus on security issues in PBXs (private elephony exchanges), where he has 20 years of experience, as well as in mobile phones and embedded systems. Part of his research has led to the granting of 5 patents. During his career, he collaborated with Telecom Operators, National Police Cybercrime departments, the European Police Academy (CEPOL), the European Public Law Center, the Southeastern Europe Telecommunications & Informatics Research Institute, Universities and Research centers, Vocational training institutes, and the Media and Private security consulting firms.

Dr. Androulidakis has also acted as a reviewer in an extended array of scientific conferences and journals, as a Programme Committee member in 26 conferences and as a chairman in 8 conference sessions.  Finally, he is a certified ISO9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO27001 (Information Security Management System) auditor and consultant.

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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