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Data Security: Social Networking And The New Human Security Perimeter
April 17, 2009
•Article: Data Security: Social Networking And The New Human Security Perimeter
By Protiviti Inc,
While many companies have yet to embrace social networking, more and more organizations see it as an enabler for business operations and, similar to other communication mediums (such as e-mail), treat access to such sites by applying the appropriate practices and technology to reduce their risks.
While opening access in the workplace to these social networks can create numerous long-term benefits, there are risks involved, including reduced employee productivity and, perhaps more notably, information security breaches. Key security risks include:
- Potential data leakage of sensitive information
- Unintentional upload of Trojans or viruses to employee computers
- Increased targeting of individuals who are associated with your company for social engineering attacks
- Individuals falling prey to fraudulent scams
The most prominent threats are either technical or social in nature. Technical breaches primarily occur through web application security weaknesses or poor practices by employees uploading or downloading inappropriate content. Social threats relate mainly to social engineering attacks or malicious users gaining information from unsuspecting employees.
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