As wireless technology gains popularity, network security issues continue to multiply. However, wireless connectivity isn’t the only major concern for IT managers; corporate workers pose heightened threats from within enterprise structures. One of the most productive — and abused — communication tools in the workplace is instant messaging. IM applications pose new risks for unauthorized passage around firewalls. E-mail, too, is pushing safety concerns to the limit on medium and large corporate networks.
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Internal Threats Still Major Network Concern
Posted by: Jack M. Germain April 23, 2005 01:30 AMAs wireless technology gains popularity, network security issues continue to multiply. However, wireless connectivity isn’t the only major concern for IT managers; corporate workers pose heightened threats from within enterprise structures. One of the most productive — and abused — communication tools in the workplace is instant messaging. IM applications pose new risks for unauthorized passage around firewalls. E-mail, too, is pushing safety concerns to the limit on medium and large corporate networks.