Are P2P applications worth the risk?
Peer-to- peer (P2P) applications are alive and kicking — on your network that is. The problem is you probably don’t want most of them on there. P2P applications introduce more vulnerabilities and open up more entry points to your network than many security managers ever thought possible. Read the complete tip here. Ask the Expert: Liability for P2P file swapping on a corporate network The entertainment industry is on the warpath against illegal file trading. Most notably, the Recording Industry Association of America is taking aggressive legal action against anyone directly or indirectly participating in unauthorized swapping of music. While RIAA has grabbed headlines by subpoenaing hundreds of colleges and ISPs, and suing hundreds of students and other individuals, it is also targeting private enterprises whose employees engage in illicit downloading. Read expert Ben Wright’s complete response Ask the Expert: How to block instant messaging On Windows 2000 or XP, software needs an “ad
