Security

Your toll fraud responsibilities

No telecommunications system can be entirely free from risk of unauthorized use. But diligent attention to system management and security can reduce that risk considerably. Often a trade-off is required between reduced risk and flexibility. The user and the administrator of the system are in the best position to determine how to tailor the system to meet their mutual needs, while protecting the system from unauthorized use. Under applicable law, customers are responsible for any toll fraud charges that occur. Because you have ultimate control over the configuration and use of the Avaya products and services that you purchase, your company bears the responsibility for fraudulent uses of those products and services. Not only can the financial loss from these calls be substantial, but operational impacts such as reduced productivity can also have an adverse effect.

Toll fraud indemnification

As part of Avaya's ongoing efforts to combat communications fraud and its threat to our business customers, Avaya has introduced an enhancement to its Service Agreement. Beginning January 1, 1996, Avaya indemnifies its customers for charges associated with fraud. This indemnification is available to all customers who are covered by warranty and/or maintain an Avaya Service Agreement for Avaya Communication Manager, INTUITY AUDIX voice messaging, and Avaya Interactive Voice Response systems.

The indemnification enhancement is offered at no additional cost to your service agreement during warranty, or as part of a multiyear Avaya Service Agreement. The only requirement is to follow and maintain the sound security practices that every business should implement. A complete list of these security practices can be obtained from your Avaya Account Team.

Additional toll fraud resources

In an effort to assist customers, Avaya has developed a variety of service offerings and provides materials to assist in helping to identify and combat toll fraud. These offerings and materials include:

Security Audit Service

Security Tune-up Service

Toll Fraud Intervention Hotline

Avaya Security Handbook

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