This paper explains why it is important for businesses to control unauthorized applications such as instant Messaging, VoIP, games and peer-to-peer file-sharing and how malware protection is the simplest and most cost-effective solution.

The rapid emergence of Web 2.0 is beginning to redefine how individuals interact with the internet, and the related technologies pose a range of new threats. While there are a number of solutions available that help IT administrators to manage the problem, many require additional investment and, for many organizations, they can be expensive, unwieldy and difficult to maintain. A better solution is one which completely integrates the blocking of unauthorized applications into the existing anti-malware detection and management infrastructure.