RE: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-14 Thread Mike Sweeney
Here is a clip from the newest TechRepublic newsletter. In order to read the whole article, I think you need to be registered. But it is a decent site so it might be worth it to you. article starts here::: Instant messaging threatens enterprise security It#8217;s no surprise that instant

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-08 Thread Howard C. Berkowitz
ROTECTED] Subject: Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057] I suppose it comes down to they type of company/employees. I'm more used to companies that leave things fairly open for employees, and demand (rather than expect) that the employee be responsible with it. E

RE: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-07 Thread John Allhiser
, 2002 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057] I suppose it comes down to they type of company/employees. I'm more used to companies that leave things fairly open for employees, and demand (rather than expect) that the employee be responsible

RE: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-07 Thread Brian Whalen
ISP's mail relay host addresses. By shutting down those IPs, they effectively shut down their Intenet mail service. --John -Original Message- From: Gaz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How to block MSN

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-07 Thread Chuck Larrieu
Intenet mail service. --John -Original Message- From: Gaz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057] I suppose it comes down to they type of company/employees. I'm m

RE: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Mike Sweeney
Excellent information. Does anyone else have tibits like this? I've seen bits and pieces floating around on things to watch for regarding bad apps and ports. We had an issue with a 3rd party company(now a dot-bomb) who provided firewalling and virus scanning. We got them to block real audio but

RE: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Bernard Omrani
We might as well block all class A, B, and C addresses and kill all the birds all together. What is the purpose of giving users access to the Internet when you will be blocking even the hotmail for them? If you want them to access the company website only, then permit that one IP address and

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Steven A. Ridder
I can't imagine the problem with Messenger apps. I feel that instant communication can be handy at times. Sometimes I hate waiting for an e-mail response, and a messenger service fits that niche nicely. And no, they don't waste bandwidth. The messages are usually smaller than e-mail. And no

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Gaz
M. see your point Bernard and I agree with it. A few companies we are working with at the moment are not allowed to control where their employees go to via the internet, even using things like websense, because it goes against their charter. Apparantly the charter encourages trust among

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread David Tran
for secure communication. Jabber server is a freeware available on Linux platform. - Original Message - From: Steven A. Ridder To: Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 11:38 AM Subject: Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057] I can't imagine the problem with Messenger apps. I feel

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Steven A. Ridder
Subject: Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057] I can't imagine the problem with Messenger apps. I feel that instant communication can be handy at times. Sometimes I hate waiting for an e-mail response, and a messenger service fits that niche nicely. And no, they don't waste b

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Steven A. Ridder
service over SSL and have your buddies to connect to your jabber IM server for secure communication. Jabber server is a freeware available on Linux platform. - Original Message - From: Steven A. Ridder To: Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 11:38 AM Subject: Re: How to block

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Mike Sweeney
Let me put something into perspective here. It was said earlier about why give access then block it. Why indeed... the why is for BUSINESS reasons.. not day trading, not stock tickers, not chatting for hours(documented) with friends at the expense of work, viruses coming in on Hotmail attachments

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Gaz
I suppose it comes down to they type of company/employees. I'm more used to companies that leave things fairly open for employees, and demand (rather than expect) that the employee be responsible with it. Employees will understand that monitoring needs to be done at times and offenders be dealt

Re: How to block MSN, and others. [7:31057]

2002-01-06 Thread Steven A. Ridder
IM isn't anywhere near as bandwidth intensive as video, audio, etc. And I can understand blocking video and streaming audio. But if you communicate via e-mail or IM, they can both be for business purposes. I have seen plany of non-business related e-mails in my time, just as I'm sure you all