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 "Video snacking", job search, IM chat, webmail, blogging, file sharing, shopping, streaming music/video, online gaming… there are a lot of ways for your employees to waste time at work and each of them is a compelling reason for your organization to have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). However, if you rely only on an AUP, you can set an expectation, but it does nothing to enforce the policy and combat productivity loss.
The iPrism Web Filter is a powerful solution that enforces your AUP, ensuring that the resources you provide your users help them achieve business goals, not undermine them through loss of productivity.
Non-Business Related Surfing --In addition to opening the doors to the risk of legal liability, using the Internet for personal pursuits not only erodes productivity, but can consume network bandwidth. Every new “Tube Storm” that has half your employees watching the same video at their desks can cripple your network. And “video snacking” means that lunch time now equals down time for your business applications.
Spyware/Malware -- These threats have been highly successful at draining system resources and even crippling machines. Maximizing your users’ productivity becomes impossible when their systems are struggling to open applications. They can also drain your IT resources trying to repair the damage they inflict. iPrism Web Filter provides protection with powerful anti-virus technology coupled with the filtering accuracy of the iGuard database.
Anonymizer Sites – These sites allow users to cloak their identity by accessing the internet through special sites that give them anonymity, and more importantly, attempt to subvert your acceptable use policy. The iGuard database includes thousands of anonymizer sites that you can block through a simple category check.
Peer-to-Peer Networking (P2P) -- While it is relatively easy to set up a P2P network, it's difficult to track down that song or movie you are looking for. Users can spend hours finding and downloading their media wish lists, putting your business goals at risk
> Security Breaches
> Legal Liability
> Regulatory Compliance
> Inappropriate Content
> Anti-Virus
> Kernel-Level Technology
> Anonymizers
> Effective ePolicy Strategy
> P2P
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