VoIP Players Form Security Alliance

Nearly two-dozen Voice over IP industry players have formed a new group to ensure that VoIP security keeps pace with adoption. Spearheaded by 3Com's TippingPoint intrusion prevention unit, the VoIP Security Alliance (VOIPSA) will run discussion lists, publish white papers and sponsor research. Other VOIPSA members include network gear maker Alcatel, communications software developer Avaya, Columbia University and security software vendor Symantec.