Blocking Skype in a corporate networking is not an easy task despite constant efforts led by security leaders. If Check Point Software Technologies succeeds, then the business enterprises will have a reason to feel good, for they can access to basic communication services in a secure way.
Check Point has launched its latest gateway products to block Skype 3.5 traffic in a corporate networking. Using Check Point products, the business enterprises can build up a secure networking against the virus by simply blocking Skype use until the virus storm has passed, or limiting use to versions not affected.
Over the years, Skype has dominated the VoIP market for its popular Instant Messaging, Voice and Video Conferencing services. The P2P VoIP client has played a major role in breaking the communication gap in corporate network.
At the same time, it has carried out a number of worms. The latest worm we have discussed here is the Ramex.A or Pykse, which spreads by sending a Skype IM to other users asking them to click on a link designed to infect the receiving system.
In this context, I can say blocking Skype is very difficult.
That’s why Check Point warns business enterprises,
IM, Skype and P2P applications are exciting ways to communicate and collaborate, but enterprises must have control over anything with the potential to introduce new threats into the network.
