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Disabling Access to Consumer Instant Messaging Services

PublisherMessagelabs
Format PDFDate added01 Apr 2004
Topics Security Tools, Security Applications, Security Standards, Best Practices, Security Management
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If users are installing and running consumer IM services on your corporate network, you’ve got a real security problem on your hands. The first thing to do is ensure that your Acceptable Use Policy prohibits the unauthorized installation of consumer IM services; the second is to enforce your policy by blocking the ports that connect to such services. This white paper from Omnipod explains how.

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