IM & PEER-TO-PEER CONTROL

Don't let streaming media sap business performance

Are your peer-to-peer (P2P) and streaming media applications consuming more bandwidth than you can afford? Are workers distracted by the latest viral video? Get the control you need to manage instant messaging (IM) and P2P interactions, and limit access based on file type, user, network resources and more. Blue Coat enables you to monitor, log and report all IM traffic, as well as control personal Web email and streaming multimedia on your corporate network.

Protect your business from unseen threats

P2P applications contribute to more than just worker downtime and lost productivity. Your business can also be held liable for any copyrighted material illegally downloaded and stored on your corporate systems. With Blue Coat, you can control how your network resources are used, by whom and for what purpose. Our solutions can help you:

  • Block or limit P2P and streaming media applications based on user, media type, bit rate or time of day
  • Secure and control IM applications using access control, logging and reporting capabilities
  • Block IM attachments and certain keywords to protect confidential and proprietary information
  • Set policies regarding Skype usage

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