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Vantage Update 2.2.0.27 - Fix for Microsoft FTMG SQL Import

Scott

Our support for Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway is quite new and we’ve just fixed a couple of issues that we haven’t yet released as a public update yet. In particular, this update fixes the “specified cast invalid error” that occurs when importing the Web Proxy database logs.

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Posted by Scott Glew on March 2nd, 2010

New WebSpy Soho + Bang & Olufsen Earphone Giveaway

Asa

Thanks to popular demand we are happy to announce that we will be giving away another 100 one year subscription of WebSpy Soho (full version - once launched) AND a pair Bang & Olufsen’s absolutely amazing earphones.

There’s TWO things you need to do to for the chance to win software and earphones:

  1. Register your Interest in WebSpy Soho at www.webspy.com/soho
  2. Tweet this message:
  3. Register your interest in @WebSpy Soho & tweet this msg for a chance to win Bang & Olufsen Earphones & free software http://bit.ly/9xViFT

    If you have already registered your interest in Soho simply tweet the above to be in the running.

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Posted by Asa Davidsson on February 24th, 2010

Is Your Privacy Really Being Invaded?

Asa

A frequently used argument against email and internet monitoring at work is invasion of privacy. This argument is often uttered by employees who feel that their privacy is, in one way or another, being compromised by monitoring efforts. Is it a legitimate argument? In short: legally no, practically maybe. Let me explain…

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Posted by Asa Davidsson on February 18th, 2010

8 Reasons NOT to Use Microsoft Forefront TMG’s Reporting

Scott

I’ve been having a look through the reporting functionality included in Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway to find that not much has changed from ISA Server 2006. There is some new information regarding the newly implemented URL categorization and threat management technology, but there is very little flexibility or customization for those with reporting requirements beyond general overviews cluttered with irrelevant information. Here is what I consider to be the 8 main limitations of Microsoft Forefront TMG’s reporting functionality.

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Posted by Scott Glew on February 8th, 2010

Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn - UPDATE

Asa

I was very pleased to read that the Macquarie Group broker who was filmed looking at near-nude photographs during a live interview will keep his job.

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Posted by Asa Davidsson on February 5th, 2010

Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn During Live TV Interview

Asa

Picture this: A male financial advisor, at a well-known bank, receives an email with near-nude photographs. He takes his time looking through the photos, every now and then minimizing them to prevent people passing by from catching a glimpse.

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Posted by Asa Davidsson on February 3rd, 2010

No More Beaver Thanks to Blocking

Asa

Lo and behold, not only is excessive internet blocking bad for employee morale and productivity – It also forces iconic Canadian history magazine to change name…

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Posted by Asa Davidsson on January 25th, 2010