Symantec Instant Messaging Security.cloud (IMS.cloud), with support for Microsoft Lync

Symantec Instant Messaging Security.cloud (IMS.cloud), with support for Microsoft Lync, is now available. The product helps organisations that communicate using instant messaging platforms address their security and compliance issues.

IMS.cloud is designed to scan every IM sent to or coming from an organisation. Incoming messages, including attachments are scanned for viruses, worms and URLs which may lead to malicious Web sites. All incoming and outgoing messages are also matched against the organisation’s acceptable use policies. Any message that is malicious or suspicious or violates corporate policy is automatically blocked and the user is notified.

The solution includes a content control engine, malware protection, malicious URL detection, automatic message logging and configurable disclaimers. It helps meets regulatory compliance by logging message transcripts. Cloud-based archiving is available for organisations with more stringent compliance needs.

The solution is cloud based, meaning no on-premise hardware and minimal software is required.