Secure IM

MUST READ Secure instant messaging MESSAGING SECURITY SCHOOL - In this lesson, Michael Cobb offers an overview of the IM security landscape, an update on the latest attacks and some quick tips for safer IM use. Expert offers tips to bolster messaging security ARTICLE - In this edition of Security Wire Weekly, Burton Group analyst Diana Kelley explains how to lock down messaging programs as part of our three-day special report on the subject.

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	AOL closes AIM attack vector, but risks remain SearchSecurity.com | 16 Oct 2007 ARTICLE - AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5 closes a recently reported attack vector, but one researcher warns that AOL has yet to address the core problem.

	Researcher says AIM still vulnerable, AOL insists it's fixed SearchSecurity.com | 27 Sep 2007 ARTICLE - Contrary to previous reports, AOL Instant Messenger is still open to attack, a researcher claims. But AOL says it addressed the researcher's finds with a more permanent fix.

	Serious security flaw in AOL Instant Messenger SearchSecurity.com | 26 Sep 2007 ARTICLE - Researchers at Core Security say attackers could run malware on targeted computers by exploiting a flaw in the widely-used AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) application.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 14

SECURE IM EXPERTS
			Michael Cobb Founder and Managing Director, Cobweb Applications Ltd. ASK A QUESTION

	How to lock down instant messaging in the enterprise 15 Apr 2008 TIP - Application security expert Michael Cobb offers several strategies enterprises can use to control, monitor and ultimately secure IM applications.

	Can DHCP be used to selectively block instant messaging clients? 05 Jul 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Restricting instant messaging use has been a significant security challenge for organizations, but will DHCP help solidfy an IM policy? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Michael Cobb explains which access control mechanisms are ...

	Unified communications infrastructure threats and defense strategies Submitted By: SearchSecurity.com | 19 Jul 2007 TIP - In this tip, John Burke outlines the threats facing unified communications and how to defend against them.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 1 of 1

	RSA 2005 conference coverage 10 Feb 2005 FEATURED TOPIC - Can't make it to RSA? Let us take you there. We're covering the conference live from the show floor to bring you the latest information security news.

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 4

	Messaging Information Security Magazine | 01 Apr 2007 FEATURES - 2007 Readers' Choice Awards Email, IM and VoIP secuirty

	Instant Messaging Information Security Magazine | 01 Aug 2006 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Symantec's IM Manager 8.0

	Instant Messaging Information Security Magazine | 01 Aug 2006 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Akonix Systems' Akonix A-Series

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1

	greynet 29 Aug 2005 WORD - Greynet is a term for the use of unauthorized applications on a corporate network. A greynet application is a network-based program that corporate network users download and install without permission from their company's IT ...

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