Re: Skype on the network

[Brian Epstein <bepstein () IAS EDU>]

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On 04/08/2009 11:00 AM, Todd Bossaller wrote:
| I know this has been covered before but I would like to inquire again.
| Do you allow Skype on your network?  If not, why?
| Have you had issues with security?

We allow it.  It is widely used by many of our faculty and members.  I
haven't found many issues with it.  We do retain the right to throttle
or block it if something malicious does come to light.

Thanks,
Brian

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Brian Epstein <bepstein () ias edu>                     +1 609-734-8179
Network and Security Officer            Institute for Advanced Study
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