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Re: Survey: Chat and IM
From: Zinger <zinger () zinger org>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 01:41:39 -0500
We use the AIM protocol (although with some restrictions - no inbound filetransfers -and Trillian, which supports encryption), and it's a valuable part of ourbusiness tools.If we were to remove this feature, it would be a noticeable detriment toemployee'sproductivity. The most important consideration with every securityrestriction isvulnerability vs functionality. My company is an ISP, if I wereresponsible for thesecurity of a financial organization, I'd lock everything down as tightlyas possible.
Something to think about is setting up an internal IM server as a compromise.- Z
> Hi,>> We currently are allowing web based chat and instant messaging. I know> that there are lots of security issues involved with its usage. The IT> folks are telling me that it is a common practice in the industry. I have> a hard time believing this and this is one battle I would like to take on.>> QUESTION: DOES YOUR COMPANY ALLOW WEB BASED CHAT AND INSTANT MESSAGING?> If this was a battle you fought, could you please give me some ideas on how> you won the battle. Any good articles/white papers that could support my> position?>>> Toni CISSP, CPA> Security Services> NW Mutural Banking LTD
Current thread:
- Re: Survey: Chat and IMONEILL David J (Nov 26)
- Re: Survey: Chat and IMTodd Plesco (Nov 26)
- Re: Survey: Chat and IMTodd Plesco (Nov 26)
- Re: Survey: Chat and IMCharles Otstot (Nov 27)
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- RE: Survey: Chat and IMFred Hoot (Nov 26)
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- RE: Survey: Chat and IMChristopherShorter (Nov 28)
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