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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004 
Instant messaging has become vital to our everyday work lives. But IM is not without its own security implications. The resources we've gathered here will help you batten down the hatches without putting productivity at risk.
NEWS:
>> IM putting enterprises at risk to viruses, attack (SearchSecurity) 07 May 2002
>> Should the enterprise leave security to AOL on AIM fix? (SearchSecurity) 03 Jan 2002
>> How to secure instant messaging (ZDNet) 25 Apr 2001
>> Instant messaging vendor delivers IM auditing tool (Internet Week) 10 Jun 2002
>> IM chats don't fade from PCs' memories (CNET) 20 Jun 2001
LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Infrastructure and Network Security-->Secure Messaging (E-mail & IM)
ADVICE:
>> Prevent hackers from sneaking in through IM
TIP :Mark Edmead gives you the inside scoop on IM and what you can do to secure IM in your network environment.
>> IBM releases Sametime 3, promises better security
TIP :IBM's latest version of its IM software is the first commercial product to incorporate Session Initiation Protocol.
>> Exchange 2000 vs. Domino: Which platform suits your company?
TIP :This week's Information Architect compares Lotus Domino Enterprise Server to Microsoft Exchange 2000.
>> NAV 2003 is powerful, versatile and easy to use
TIP :David Strom reviews Norton Anti-Virus for this edition of David Strom's Security Tool Shed.
>> Ports to block to prevent IM on network
ASK THE EXPERTS :What ports do I need to block to attempt to prevent IM on my network?
>> Secure file-sharing across networks -- and it's free
TIP :In this edition of Strom's Security Tool Shed, David Strom evaluates Groove Networks 1.0.
>> Blocking Yahoo Messenger at the firewall
ASK THE EXPERTS :Is it possible to block Yahoo Messenger at the firewall level? If so, how?

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