Security For Instant Messaging
Tags: INSTANT messaging; COMPUTER security
Related Articles
- Racing to instant messaging. Gibbs, Mark // Network World;2/17/2003, Vol. 20 Issue 7, p74
Focuses on security issues related to instant messaging. Critical component of corporate communications; Strict control of instant messaging.
- IM secured. Perey, Christine // Network World;5/26/2003, Vol. 20 Issue 21, pS10
Reports on the security countermeasures being adopted by employers to control employees' use of the company's instant-message service. Types of risk presented by uncontrolled public instant-message service to employers; Advantages provided by the service to companies.
- IT departments must have an IM strategy. Thomas, Daniel // Computer Weekly;10/31/2002, p8
Reports on the need for organization's information technology departments to plan a strategy for using instant messaging (IM) within organizations. Problem of lack of security; Services used in organizations; Expected nature of the system; Use of IM in financial services industry.
- IM Virus Free! Schweitzer, Douglas // Certification Magazine;Dec2004, Vol. 6 Issue 12, p40
This article explores the security risks posed by instant messaging (IM). IM is one of the hottest communications tools to hit the enterprise. While handy for real-time communications, IM is also known for towing along the potential for additional security risks. Despite the increased risk, use...
- Never Throw Anything Away. Krapf, Eric // Business Communications Review;Mar2004, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p4
Editorial. Introduces articles in the February 2004 issue of "Business Communications Review". Challenges in success of instant messaging system; Uses of digital rights management in the enterprise.
- Instant messaging worms are the latest threat to corporate
systems. Thomas, Daniel // Computer Weekly;10/7/2003, p23
The article focuses on warning by security software company Symantec Corp. that worms that exploit holes in instant messaging systems are now a real threat to corporate systems. The rapid adoption of IM by companies, allied with the growing number of security holes in the technology, mean...
- What you might not know about messengers. Altom, Tim // Indianapolis Business Journal;8/4/2008, Vol. 29 Issue 22, p30
The article focuses on the issue concerning instant messengers. It is stated that messengers are useful in any transactions, but it encourage users to tighten up their language almost to the point of absurdity. It is pointed out that the technology is not safe for the enterprise products....
- Your presence is requested. Caton, Michael // eWeek;11/10/2003, Vol. 20 Issue 45, p57
The enterprise potential for instant messaging (IM) is certainly building as more products and services become available. However, security and interoperability issues, as well as development requirements, are still high barriers to building intercompany IM solutions. Presence awareness gives...
- critical testing criteria: Enterprise microblogging. Brooks, Jason // eWeek;1/3/2011, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p42
The article discusses some factors to consider when evaluating enterprise microblogging services or features. The enterprise microblogging services can offer users a new way of collaborating with one another, of keeping tabs on important company information, and of staying up-to-date on the...
