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IM Security Policy

Created on: Apr 27, 2009 9:35 AM by Info-TechResearchGroup - Last Modified: Jul 16, 2009 3:33 PM by Info-TechResearchGroup

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There are many security threats associated with instant messaging (IM) in the enterprise that increase a company’s vulnerability. Use this template to establish a policy that will:

• Establish a control mechanism for official use of IM.

• Delineate the role of IT in security policy compliance.

• Create guidelines for employee use of IM.

• Describe expectations for business unit oversight of IM usage by employees.

Rein in IM security risks in by downloading and tailoring this IM security policy.

The attached Zip file includes:

• Intro Page.doc

• Cover Sheet and Terms.pdf

• IM Security Policy.doc

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Tags: peer-to-peer, mobile_device_security, e-mail_security, usage_management_and_monitoring, policies, e-mail_and_web_policies, im, mobile_devices, internal_threat, user_policies

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