If businesses want an ultra-secure network, he notes, they should use encryption, authentication and access control.

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The suite of APIs allows developers to seamlessly integrate with Polycom RealPresence video solutions such as provisioning, scheduling, directory services, user management, conference control, authentication, and billing.

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Discovered and submitted to the agency this past Monday, the exploit unearthed by Smith takes advantage of an "SNMP backdoor" : an internet protocol that allows for remote network administrative control without authentication.

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Though Voltman believes that privacy issues are crucial, he does point out that because most authentication is done by their customers, rather than Iridian itself, the company has little control over the issue.

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