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News Archive- 3 August 2005

PixAlert Risk Assessment Determines Degree of Exposure to Inappropriate and Illegal Images

PixAlert has announced its new five-step Risk Assessment service that helps organisations to identify threats posed by illegal or inappropriate images stored on corporate PCs that can expose directors, managers and employees to criminal and civil claims.

“Inappropriate or illegal images are not just being downloaded from the Internet but can now get onto the corporate network via devices such as memory sticks, DVDs/CDs, mobile phones and digital cameras,” said John Nolan, PixAlert, CEO. “It is a growing problem that if not addressed, can potentially threaten a company’s reputation and liability. PixAlert’s five-day, five-step Risk Assessment service gives companies peace of mind by proactively dealing with the threat and mitigating future risk.”

PixAlert’s Risk Assessment service comprises the following five-step methodology:  

• Review of corporate legal and HR policies to gauge vulnerabilities for employee abuse;

• Assessment of the quantity and severity of illicit images on a network to determine corporate exposure to threats of illegal and inappropriate images;

• Alignment of policies and procedures to meet company strategic goals while minimizing risk to the corporation;

• Communication to all staff to ensure employees understand new policies and procedures and repercussions if disregarded;

• Enforcement of an enterprise wide process using monitoring and auditing software to provide ongoing detection, reporting and case management.