Hi Tony, We have outlawed all instant messaging products and purchased a private messaging software (Active Messenger). It is internal and can be accessed via our VPN connections between offices.
People bitched, but with top management support, we were able to follow through. It IS interesting that we received this support immediately after someone executed an attachment they received via AIM and hosed their system. Fred Hoot Dir., Information Systems & Automation Elibrium, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: tony toni [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Survey: Chat and IM Hi, We currently are allowing web based chat and instant messaging. I know that there are lots of security issues involved with its usage. The IT folks are telling me that it is a common practice in the industry. I have a hard time believing this and this is one battle I would like to take on. QUESTION: DOES YOUR COMPANY ALLOW WEB BASED CHAT AND INSTANT MESSAGING? If this was a battle you fought, could you please give me some ideas on how you won the battle. Any good articles/white papers that could support my position? Toni CISSP, CPA Security Services NW Mutural Banking LTD _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
