14 DAY TRIAL // The security solutions provider released Symantec Instant Messaging Security. cloud (IMS.cloud), a product designed to make sure companies that rely on instant messaging platforms to communicate will no longer have to worry about their communications not being secure.
The novel solution that supports Microsoft Lync is designed to block malicious URLs, deploys protection against data loss and scans messages and attachments in search for malware.
The best part about it is that no additional software or hardware is needed and it can be easily adapted into any work environment.
“Instant Messaging is becoming a popular tool for internal and external communications in organizations of every size. According to Symantec Intelligence, 1 in 11.3 links sent over IM link to malicious Web sites while our Symantec Instant Messaging survey revealed that fewer than half of the organizations surveyed have suitable controls for monitoring IM,” said Tom Powledge, vice president of Product Delivery, Symantec.cloud.
“The casual nature of IM paired with a tendency to de-prioritize IM security leaves organizations susceptible to compliance breaches, data loss and malware infection. IMS.cloud takes the risk out of IM so that companies can meet user demand for the latest technology while allowing a flexible and collaborative working environment anytime from anywhere.”
Since it scans everything that comes and goes through instant messaging communication channels, IMS.cloud will make sure companies are not exposed to any kind of threats.
Each file that's sent or received on IM platforms is checked against the companies policies to make sure that not only security regulations are obeyed but also legal ones.
Among the key features of the product, worth mentioning are the effective content control management system, automatic message logging features and the Skeptic Malware protection engine, one of Symantec's best technologies.
Finally, since it's all in the cloud, even companies with limited staff can benefit from a rapid deployment and easy maintenance.