The ever-increasing availability of faster, wireless network access, wirelessly enabled laptops and other devices, and collaboration tools such as instant messaging (IM) are turning the traditional office into an un-tethered workspace that can happen just about anywhere, any time. But all this poses new challenges for IT departments who must monitor and secure the online interactions of these highly distributed and roaming workers.

To address this complexity, a growing number of companies are opting to call on security experts who can, via hosted or cloud-based solutions, help organizations more efficiently and effectively manage and protect their distributed workforce.