Instant messaging has already become an indispensable business tool for many enterprises. In this lesson, get an overview of the IM security landscape, an update on the latest attacks and some quick tips on safer messaging use.
About the author: Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
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Latest IM attacks still rely on social engineering SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 TIP - In the age of email-borne superworms, email recipients would often become victims without any interaction or warning. However, as Michael Cobb explains, many of today's most dangerous instant messaging attacks require...
Podcast: Top 5 quick tips for safer instant messaging SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 GENERIC - Michael Cobb of Cobweb Applications counts down five quick tips that can secure IM in the enterprise. Cobb discusses account naming rules, acceptable use policy, instant messaging encryption and much more.
Quiz: Secure instant messaging SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 GENERIC - A five-question multiple choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented in the Secure instant messaging lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Messaging Security School.
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