VoIPshield Systems

VoIPshield Uncovers New Security Vulnerabilities in Enterprise VoIP Systems

Multiple products from Avaya, Cisco and Nortel affected. Microsoft announcements delayed.

October 8, 2008

Ottawa, ON – VoIPshield Laboratories, the research division of VoIPshield Systems Inc., today made its third announcement of security vulnerabilities in Voice over IP systems marketed by Avaya, Cisco and Nortel.  This brings the total number of vulnerability groups reported to VoIP vendors in 2008 to over sixty, representing over 200 unique vulnerabilities.  The vulnerability groups will be disclosed in limited detail at noon EDT today on VoIPshield’s website at www.voipshield.com/research.

VoIPshield announces new models of VoIPguardTM - VoIP Intrusion Prevention System

Partner Program expanded to make VoIP security products available to Small and Medium Businesses, Enterprises and Carriers worldwide.

September 16, 2008

Ottawa, ON – VoIPshield announced today that the VoIPguard VoIP Intrusion Prevention System (VIPS) product family has been expanded to address the growing market for VoIP in small and medium business, and the increase in VoIP trunking services being made available by carriers and telcos.  The new entry-level model, the VIPS 10, is designed for small businesses or branch offices.  The high-end model, the VIPS 1000, is a carrier-class product.

VoIPshield Signs Channel Partnership Agreement With TI Safe of Brazil

VoIP security vendor establishes presence in South America with security system integrator to address growing requirement to secure Voice over IP networks.

September 2, 2008

OTTAWA, CA and RIO DE JANEIRO, BR – VoIPshield Systems Inc. today announced the signing of TI Safe as a Certified Solution Partner for its VoIP security products across South America. TI Safe is a Brazilian company focused on Information Security Consulting. Based in Rio de Janeiro, TI Safe is now a certified VoIPshield Solution Partner, and will add two of VoIPshield’s current products – VoIPauidtTM and VoIPguardTM to its complement of security solutions. TI Safe will also provide VoIP security auditing services, VoIPguard training and integration support to new deployments.
 

VoIPshield Named 2008 Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

VoIPshield selected for the Cool Vendors report in Infrastructure Protection

May 25, 2008

Ottawa, CA – VoIPshield Systems Inc. has been named a Cool Vendor in Infrastructure Protection for 2008 by global analyst firm Gartner Inc. The list is a yearly roundup of interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services in various categories. Gartner expects these vendors to “… provide technology opportunities for users and business opportunities for vendors and investors, as they open new markets and expand existing ones.” VoIPshield was one of five global Cool Vendors in Infrstructure Protection.

VoIPshield Uncovers Additional VoIP Security Vulnerabilities

Cooperation with Cisco, Avaya and Nortel Produces Simultaneous Vendor Security Advisories

May 25, 2008

Ottawa, CA – VoIPshield Laboratories, the research division of VoIPshield Systems Inc., today made its second announcement of security vulnerabilities in Voice over IP systems marketed by Avaya, Cisco and Nortel. This brings the total number of vulnerability groups reported to VoIP vendors in 2008 to over fifty, representing over 175 unique vulnerabilities. The vulnerability groups will be disclosed in limited detail on VoIPshield’s website at www.voipshield.com/research.php , available at noon EDT today. Vulnerabilities are categorized into four exploit types based on their most likely malicious intent: remote code execution; unauthorized access; denial of service; and information harvesting.

VoIPshield Launches VoIPguard to Protect Vulnerable VoIP Systems

VoIPauditLite VoIP Vulnerability Assessment System Available for Free Download

April 2, 2008

Ottawa, Ontario – VoIPshield Systems, the leading provider of enterprise VoIP security solutions, today announced the launch of VoIPguard™, the industry’s first enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Intrusion Prevention System (VIPS) to provide effective protection against known and new security threats for VoIP systems from Avaya, Cisco and Nortel. Microsoft support will be added in Q3.

VoIPshield Uncovers Over 100 Vulnerabilities in Leading Enterprise VoIP Systems

Breakthrough Research Identifies Exploits That Compromise VoIP Network Security

April 2, 2008

Ottawa, Ontario – VoIPshield Laboratories, the research division of VoIPshield Systems Inc., today announced it has discovered over 100 security vulnerabilities in Voice over IP systems marketed by Avaya, Cisco and Nortel. A vulnerability is a design or implementation flaw in a VoIP system that can be exploited by a hacker with malicious intentions, including extortion through service outage threats, industrial espionage through call recording, or identity theft through the stealing of sensitive customer information.

VoIPshield Systems Inc. Secures $6 Million in Series B Funding

Financing to Support the Launch of New VoIP Security Products in 2008

February 5, 2008

Ottawa, ON – VoIPshield Systems today announced the company has secured $6 million in Series B funding. The new investment, led by NAOR Group Ltd. and joined by existing investor Brightspark Ventures, will be used to support the launch of the company’s new suite of VoIP security products, scheduled for general availability in mid-2008.