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How can you ensure the security of your network when using instant messaging?

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Instant messaging (IM) is a convenient and fast way to communicate with your colleagues, clients, and partners. However, it also poses some security risks for your network, such as malware, phishing, data leakage, and unauthorized access. How can you ensure the security of your network when using instant messaging? Here are some tips and best practices to follow.

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Choose a secure IM platform:

Opt for messaging apps with end-to-end encryption and multifactor authentication. This ensures your communications are protected from unauthorized access, keeping your network safe.### *Educate and train users:Regularly inform employees about recognizing and avoiding IM scams. Clear policies on sharing sensitive information will help prevent data breaches and ensure safe communication practices.

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1 Use a secure IM platform

Not all IM platforms are created equal when it comes to security. Some may have weak encryption, poor authentication, or lack of updates. You should choose an IM platform that offers end-to-end encryption, strong passwords, multifactor authentication, and regular patches. You should also avoid using public or untrusted networks to access your IM platform, as they may expose your data to hackers or eavesdroppers.

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Erick Nascimento

Especialista em Seguran?a da Informa??o | Cybersecurity Engineer | Pentester | Red Team | Análise de Vulnerabilidades | AppSec
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Escolha ferramentas de uso corporativo com administra??o centralizada e, de preferência, com DLP (Data Loss Prevention) embarcado. A criptografia é muito importante para a transmiss?o das mensagens e, se houver uma forma integrativa de login com o seu SSO (Azure, Google, etc.), seria o ideal. Dessa forma, você garante que n?o haverá senhas extras flutuando por aí, assegura uma comunica??o segura e ainda aplica políticas de DLP para prevenir que certas mensagens sensíveis, como números de CPF, dados bancários ou informa??es cruciais para o negócio, sejam compartilhadas indevidamente.

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Nathan Tofani

Network and Security Tech Lead | CompTIA Security+ | Security Operations Center | Risk Management | Vulnerability Management | Threat Intelligence | Information Security
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It is essential to ensure the security of instant messaging platforms. In this sense, we currently have many integrations of these solutions with third-party applications, conversations with third-party collaborators and this can lead to information leakage in the event of misuse. Therefore, implementing control solutions for this type of platform, such as DLP and data analysis, is important.

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2 Educate your users

One of the biggest threats to your network security is human error. Your users may inadvertently click on malicious links, share sensitive information, or download infected files through IM. You should educate your users on how to recognize and avoid common IM scams, such as impersonation, spoofing, or social engineering. You should also establish and enforce clear policies and guidelines on how to use IM for work purposes, such as what types of data can be shared, who can be contacted, and how to report any suspicious activity.

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Tatiane Moreira, SSAP

HR Business Partner | Soft Skills | Desenvolvimento pessoal | Plain language | Organizacional culture | SSAP
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é muito importante estabelecer qual limite será aplicado no uso de mensagens instantaneas. Treine o usuário sobre como evitar os golpes mais comuns, e deixe bem claro qual o comportamento seguro que é esperado. Informe, por exemplo, que documentos confidenciais n?o devem ser compartilhados nestes locais, n?o esque?a de informar também como o usuário poderá compartilhar o documento de forma segura.

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3 Monitor and audit your IM activity

Another way to ensure the security of your network when using IM is to monitor and audit your IM activity. You should have a system that logs and analyzes your IM traffic, messages, and attachments. This can help you detect and prevent any unauthorized or malicious activity, such as data breaches, malware infections, or policy violations. You should also review and update your IM security settings and permissions regularly, and remove any inactive or obsolete accounts.

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Nathan Tofani

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Monitoring and auditing for instant messaging applications is essential for security in the corporate environment. I say this because, despite the need to work to not invade an employee's privacy, it is necessary to add mitigating controls to prevent social engineering attacks or information leaks through this type of platform.

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4 Backup and encrypt your IM data

IM data can be valuable for your business, as it may contain important information, insights, or feedback. However, it can also be vulnerable to loss, theft, or corruption. You should backup and encrypt your IM data regularly, using a secure cloud service or a local device. This can help you protect your data from accidental or intentional damage, and restore it in case of a disaster. You should also delete any unnecessary or outdated IM data, and use a shredder tool to erase it permanently.

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5 Use additional security tools

Finally, you can use additional security tools to enhance the security of your network when using IM. For example, you can use a firewall to block any unwanted or harmful IM traffic, a VPN to encrypt your IM data in transit, and an antivirus to scan and remove any potential malware from your IM files. You can also use a password manager to generate and store your IM passwords securely, and a digital signature to verify the identity and integrity of your IM messages.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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M. Javad Rahmanpour

Cybersecurity Architect (IT/OT/Cloud/DevSecOps/SOC/IR/GRC)
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?IM Security Best Practices: ?Use secure messaging apps with end-to-end encryption. ?Enable 2FA for extra security. ?Avoid suspicious links/attachments. ?Use strong passwords and a password manager. ?Adjust privacy settings to control visibility. ?Monitor activity for unauthorized access. ?Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi. ?Educate employees on best practices. ?Implement security policies for messaging usage. ?Regularly update software for security patches.

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1 Use a secure IM platform

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4 Backup and encrypt your IM data

5 Use additional security tools

6 Here’s what else to consider

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