For the past decade cost savings associated with moving to IP (Internet Protocol) level communications, commonly referred to as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gained large momentum in 2007 and 2008. Coupled with the movement to Unified Communications Platforms combining voice, video, text and e-mail, the cost reduction and productivity gains have been implemented. In all of these cases, security has been an afterthought.

Some estimates say that two million Americans are victims of violent crimes every year. This staggering and tragic number is perhaps an all-time record rate for violent crime. However, there are almost 300 million Americans, which means the odds of being a victim of a violent crime are considerably less than one in a 100, on any given year. Furthermore, since we know many violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, the actual number of violent citizens is considerably less than two million.

As the international community continues to closely monitor and criticize the military actions occurring throughout Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) carefully proceeds with its counterinsurgency strategy in support of President Obama's guidance for U.S. military troops to begin leaving the worn-torn country in July 2011.