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LivePrism instant message filtering responds to different kinds of instant messaging vulnerabilities. Other instant message filtering solutions depend on user-defined lists or networks of trusted screen names or blocking instant message protocols entirely. LivePrism has layers of filters content rules, virus and spim scanners, and file types and transfers which filter the content of instant message chats in real-time. Multiple types of instant message filtering address each type of IM vulnerability:
- Block offensive or sensitive content
LivePrism provides true instant message filtering for the content of instant message conversations on the fly. Administrators define words that can be blocked or monitored in the instant message filtering configuration; if those words occur in the IM chat, then the message is blocked and a notification is sent to the user giving the reason why. LivePrism instant message filtering can also filter out profane or vulgar words, project names, and other sensitive or offensive content, suited to your specific business needs.
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- Stop malware, spyware, viruses
LivePrism instant message filtering scans all chats for viruses automatically and controls file transfers and blocks all .exe file uploads, so viruses and spyware cant invade your network. Additionally, LivePrism looks for and blocks spim (spam instant messaging) chats.
- Catch phishing and identity scams
LivePrism instant message filtering blocks spim chats, which are frequently associated with phishing scams, faked chats that impersonate legitimate users or entities to try to get personal data. In combination with LivePrism web filtering, LivePrism instant message filtering keeps users from following dangerous or deceptive links to known phishing or identity theft sites that are provided through spim chats.
- Close security holes
LivePrism instant message filtering logs every IM chat and archives file transfers, so you can monitor and retrieve conversations and control information leaving your company. LivePrism instant message filtering also reports on network IM usage, like the number and size of file transfers and chat buddies.
- Limit personal use
LivePrism instant message filtering can limit the IM protocols groups can use and enforce acceptable use policies. For example, if your company uses AOL Instant messaging for work, then the administrator can block Yahoo and MSN and restrict screen names to the company-supplied accounts. Reviewing actual use by group, by user, or by screen name through LivePrism reports helps you track how much time employees are spending on IM and with whom.
LivePrism applies instant message filtering through group profiles. The groups allow or block major IM applications (Yahoo, MSN, and AOL Instant Messaging) and allow or block file transfers. Members are added to a group by both common name and their screen name for different protocols. Correlating the user with their screen name and the IM application makes tracking and controlling IM use simple.
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