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Managing Instant Messaging for Business Advantage: Phase 1: Assessing IM Usage

Overview Instant Messaging (IM) worms and viruses are growing exponentially and spreading rapidly due to the real-time nature of IM. Effective IM management policies and procedures help mitigate the risks associated with IM and protect your company's valuable data.

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Seven steps to audit and secure your company's IM traffic
A 4-phase approach to secure instant messaging
Effective IM management policies and procedures that protect your data
Technologies to secure and archive your company's IM traffic

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Symantec	File Format	PDF
Date Published	March 2006
Format	White Papers
Topics	Anti-Virus, Network Security, IM, Best Practices

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