Blocking P2P programs like Kazaa is HUGE. I'm moving to ISA myself in 2 weeks and replacing our old PIX. As I mentioned in another message, we block IM programs because it's just another avenue for idiots to fart around in and lower bandwidth for non-work related activities, not to mention more chances of getting viruses. There's no way to actively monitor the "content" moving through your IM programs, and if content monitoring is important to you, not allowing those programs should defienitely be investigated. If you're users are responsible and don't get into alot of junk they shouldn't, this mihgt not be as big a deal.
> I figured the overwhelming answer was no. I am TRYING to convice my manager > that we need a security policy. That is why the ISA came up. I am pushing it > hard, much to the chagrin of my coworkers. Right now, users can run whatever > they want, download whatever they want, etc. and they wonder why I ask about > such things. > > I have ne coworker who downloads movies all day on Kazaa. What a disaster. I > AM TRYING I AM TRYING!!! > > God feedback on others' policies always help. Thanks for the two cents... List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
