There's really two reasons to block access to these services. Managers don't want their employees wasting time, but the more important reason is network security. If you're providing email accounts for employees, what's the need to access Hotmail, etc? By doing so, they're bypassing your email virus scanning capabilities. That's how my company got stung with Nimda. Most companies already have a policy for computer use. Usually it's something along the lines of 'business use only'. Accessing your home/personal email account at work usually isn't business related. Now if I can just figure out how to block Media Player using NBAR...
Chuck > What is the purpose of giving users access to the Internet when you will > be blocking even the hotmail for them? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=31107&t=31107 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
