As the communications industry continues its convergence toward an all-IP model, service providers of all types are challenged with transforming their infrastructure into a modern service delivery network. A service provider's next generation network must be adaptable and able to support new services faster, while also lowering operational costs. As service providers abandon the "stove-pipe" approach to service delivery in favor of next generation architectures, it is critical that they address the security of their new solutions to ensure service uptime and prevent fraud.