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Messaging Security

SIMP (IM security tools group test)

Company: Winfosec
Pricing: Free

Winfosec's SIMP (Secure Instant Messaging Protocol) is an open source IM tool for Windows. SIMP doesn't make use of a central messaging server, which while technically making it more secure, doesn't make it as attractive as an enterprise offering.

 

Websense Enterprise (IM security tools group test)

Company: Websense Inc.
Pricing: Websense Enterprise and IM Manager are $15 each for 1,000 users. Discounts available.

Websense's Enterprise platform is an impressive portfolio of software that can protect the largest corporate network from the threats of modern, internet-based communication.

 

imMarshal for MSN

Company: NetIQ Corporation
Pricing: $1,295 licensed for up to 75 users

Because it can circumvent many existing content-management solutions, instant messaging (IM) is causing security concerns among IT managers, which often leads them to ban its use altogether.
However, IM can have business benefits if used responsibly, because it offers instantaneous communication and immediately indicates whether colleagues are online. What is ...

 

SurfControl Instant Message Filter (IM security tools group test)

Company: SurfControl
Pricing: $190 for 100 users

This product complements the broader Web Filter software from the same company and borrows the basic engine from Akonix.