Protecting media
Encryption of the RTP streams (audio and video) ensures that the actual content of SIP calls cannot be listened on, recorded, or otherwise illegally obtained. There are multiple ways to achieve this security.
At its core, encryption requires that both sides involved agree on an encryption method and an algorithm for encrypting and decrypting the data being transmitted and received. In other words, you can't use an encryption method that isn't supported by both sides. In addition, encryption algorithms are based on key exchanges, generally at the beginning of the call. These key exchanges are similar to exchanging passwords by both parties, but in an electronic and often automated way.
There are two popular forms of encryption ...
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