1. A method for securing an end-to-end path in a network, said end-to-end path including a plurality of hops, said method comprising the steps of: receiving a call setup request containing a request for end-to-end protection; identifying a next hop in said end-to-end path; determining, in response to said received call setup request, if a vendor associated with said next hop in said end-to-end path has satisfied one or more predefined security criteria; and routing said call to said next hop if said vendor has satisfied said one or more predefined criteria.