Presensoft IM Caller ID Technology Reduces Threat of AOL Instant Message Security Holes in the Workplace.True identities of all users are authenticated, minimizing risk for enterprises HOUSTON -- Presensoft[TM] IM Caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. , a breakthrough instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or (IM) security solution introduced by Presensoft last week would protect enterprises against security holes like those recently identified in several of America Online's (AOLs) popular IM platforms. Presensoft IM Caller ID, paired with the company's flagship Presensoft IM Policy Manager, offers the industry's first fully encrypted and authenticated solution for public IM communications. Presensoft CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. David Pulaski is available to speak on this topic. In an advisory issued this week, researchers at Core Security Technologies identified security vulnerabilities in several versions of AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Instant Messaging software: AIM 6.1, AIM 6.2 beta, AIM Pro and AIM Lite. The researchers said that a flaw in the underlying software code exposes workstations and users to potential high-risk attacks. AOL maintains that it currently filters IM traffic to eliminate the threat of potential attacks, but the researchers believe that users remain vulnerable to security breeches until the software code is fixed. "By offering true authentication on public IM networks for the first time, Presensoft IM Caller ID provides an unparalleled level of IM security to enterprises," said David Pulaski, CEO of Presensoft. "IM Caller ID ensures that an external user cannot send embedded malicious commands without his or her true identity being revealed. No code, command or session text can enter the system and reach the end IM client from anonymous senders. Combined with our Presensoft IM Policy Manager or most IM gateway technologies containing a network security layer, the combined solutions offer unprecedented protection." The authentication protection offered through IM Caller ID, combined with the encryption and security protection of Presensoft IM Policy Manager, creates powerful security protection for companies using IM over public networks, regardless of potential IM software security holes: * Authenticates external users to employees and visa versa * Prevents identity hijacking hijacking Crime of seizing possession or control of a vehicle from another by force or threat of force. Although by the late 20th century hijacking most frequently involved the seizure of an airplane and its forcible diversion to destinations chosen by the air pirates, when , spoofing (1) Faking the sending address of a transmission in order to gain illegal entry into a secure system. See e-mail spoofing. (2) Creating fake responses or signals in order to keep a session active and prevent timeouts. , and screen name modification * Blocks unauthorized IM use by IM client type and version * Guards against viruses, worms, and spyware * Protects corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. with encryption * Scans and block unencrypted content "Public IM networks are invaluable B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business and B2C (Business to Consumer) Refers to a business communicating with or selling to an individual rather than a company. See B2B. communication tools for enterprises," said Pulaski. "Presensoft offers businesses the peace of mind that instant messaging is a safe, efficient and effective means of real-time communication in the workplace." About Presensoft Inc. Presensoft Inc. is a leading provider of IM management solutions that offers the most advanced technology available to meet any organization's IM security, archiving and compliance needs. Presensoft's versatile solution logs IM for in-house records and legal compliance, while encrypting information to protect sensitive data. Presensoft Inc. enables sales, support, marketing and trading executives to profit from the mega trend of "presence-based technology." Learn more about Presensoft at www.presensoft.com. |
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