What is an SBC used for?

SBC manages sessions initiated by Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) in any VoIP or multimedia exchange communication network.

What is the difference between a firewall and an SBC?

Firewalls can only inspect traffic up to 4 layers deep, while an SBC can inspect traffic up to 7, providing comprehensive load balancing for your network.

Is an SBC a firewall?

An SBC acts as a firewall for VoIP communications with some handy configurations, whereas a firewall is an entry gate for data routing over the internet.

SBC vs Firewall: Which one is better?

Session Border Controllers are better when it comes to challenging traffic management through multiple layers rather than firewalls being just a gatekeeper to communication.