To Block or Not to Block Facebook and Social Media in the Workplace

In Cisco's Mid-Year Security Report, the company cites research finding that 50% of end users admitted to accessing social media tools at work, in spite of company rules, at least once a week. Another 27% have changed the settings on a company device to access prohibited sites or applications.

The report notes the security risks, and potential for lost productivity, Facebook and other social media sites present, but doesn't recommend enterprises block social media sites entirely.

Source: www.readwriteweb.com Posted by beebee 660 days, 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Tags: Facebook, Security, social media category: Social intranet & Collaboration
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