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This article is part of the August 2006 issue of Special manager's guide: Monitoring identities
INSTANT MESSAGING IM Manager 8.0 Symantec Price: Starts at $40 per user @exb @exe The honeymoon is over for the unbridled age of instant messaging in the enterprise. Rivaling email as the primary form of electronic communication, IM presents similar security challenges--it's an avenue for malicious code, inappropriate content and data theft. Symantec's IM Manager 8.0 allows organizations to harness IM without banning it. It acts as a gateway/proxy for all IM traffic to provide comprehensive security, policy control and a message archive for internal enterprise IM solutions as well as major public IM networks. Policy Control C IM Manager provides flexible policy enforcement ranging from enterprise- to group-level for both internal and public-network IM. For example, when file transfers are enabled, only registered users can exchange files unless otherwise specified. Other controls include alerts and archives when files are exchanged. You can block against a blacklist or character strings such as .jpg, .mp3 and .doc. That said, the interface is cumbersome. The... Access >>>
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- What's a Hot Pick?
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Single Sign-On Explained
SPECIAL Managing identity and access can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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It's a Dirty Job...
SERVICES But someone has to handle vulnerability management. Giving it to an outsourcer seems like an easy solution, but enterprises need to first understand the gritty details.
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Security Event Management
Check Point Software Technologies' Eventia Analyzer 2.0 and Eventia Reporter
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Web Application Break-In
THREATS It's time to protect online assets from increasing attacks.
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Buyers look for demonstrable success in innovative companies
Cool Tech Ain't Enough.
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Akonix Systems' Akonix A-Series Product Review
In this product review, get information on instant messaging (IM) Akonix Systems' Akonix A-Series appliance. Get tips on configuration, installation, reporting and policy control.
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Vendor Security Product News and Updates
Learn about the latest products and security updates from vendors like Crossbeam, Airmagent and Marshal. Get pricing information as well as setup and installation tips.
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- At Your Service: August 2006 managed services security news
- Events: Information security conferences for August 2006
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User authentication options: Using two factor authentication for security
Discover how using two-factor authentication can improve organizational security. Weigh your authentication options and choose the right product for your enterprise.
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Three Pitfalls to Avoid
SPECIAL Managing identity and access can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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IDP/Network Access Control
ForeScout Technologies' CounterACT
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Secure Reads: Steganography and the art of covert communication
Read a quick review of the book, Hiding in Plain Sight: Steganography and the Art of Covert Communication.
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Instant Messaging: Symantec IM Manager 8.0
Symantec's IM Manager 8.0
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Columns
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Editor's Desk: Consolidation is in
Synergistic Solutions
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Layer 8: Personal devices put enterprise data at risk
Creeping Consumerization
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Perspectives: Frame security as a business concept
Security efforts are considered operational, even when CISOs manage to interact with executives.
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Editor's Desk: Consolidation is in
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