Social networking is a business imperative with an increasing number of organizations using Facebook, Twitter and other social media applications as part of their business strategy.  Unfortunately, while most enterprises and users are quickly adopting social networking across corporate and mobile devices, few are adequately prepared for the risks.

Blue Coat web security solutions enable safe social networking through:

• Granular web and mobile application and operation controls that give IT the power to flexibly manage applications on the network
• Real-time analysis of links, attachments and downloads within social networks to block malware or malicious content
• Multi-dimensional ratings for accurate content categorization and policy enforcement

More Information

• Top 4 Business Risks of Social Media

  Two-page solution brief on the risks of social networking.

• 2012 Blue Coat Web Security Report

  Blue Coat's Detailed Annual Security Report

• Extending Threat Protection and Control to Mobile Workers

  Solution Brief on the need for Granular Application Controls