Yes, Web filtering works well. Yes, it's becoming more and more popular (I think Websense is one of the leaders in this field). And yes, there probably already IS a policy about Internet use at the office (using corporate resources). They are now simply enforcing that policy. IT isn't gonna tell you when they are using new tools to enforce policy. If you weren't doing that which you weren't s'posed to be doing, you wouldn't have gotten busted, now would ya! <grin>
I've been working in computer security for 10 years now, and have seen more and more products come to market that are more and more designed to "watch" what you're doing. Do you use IM? It's possible you've got an IM security product enforced at work. If so, depending on the product, they'll be logging your IMs. And, if they so choose to, they can watch your convos in real time. Although most often, you'll get a trailer that your messages are being secured by so-and-so. (Yeah, similar to the Websense message you got! Hehehe...) BTW, it's quite beneficial for organizations to police Internet usage. Goes to productivity and all. Of course, for those of us who work 12 hours a day, there's a bit of an issue there, yes? ...sue On 4/26/07, Brierley, Sean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Auuugh. No worries before today (except an incoming email that got > > rejected because it used the words "guinea pig") and now, at > > lunchtime, I try to get my daily news from news.bbc.co.uk. > > > Does Web filtering work well? Is it a good tool for employers? Perhaps > communicating the new tool and its use might have been a good thing for > IT to do? > > > http://www.pubsink.com/websense.png > > > > http://www.websense.com/global/en/ResourceCenter/ProductSolutions/WebF > > iltering.php > > > > Auuuuuuuugh. Advice, workarounds, sympathies requested. > > > > Sean > > ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
