Friday 7 August 2009

Microsoft SharePoint: A Weak Link In Enterprise Security? - application security/App-security - DarkReading

The problem, observers say, is that most companies don't have a clear, enforceable policy for using SharePoint. In many companies, any user can set up a SharePoint site, and, often, there are no guidelines for who can access it or what data can be stored there. Some users assume that because it's used on the company's internal network, SharePoint data must be protected by the standard corporate security defenses, they say. In other cases, employees make the mistake of offering SharePoint access to business partners or contractors outside of the company, without taking steps to secure the exchange of data.
Microsoft SharePoint: A Weak Link In Enterprise Security? - application security/App-security - DarkReading
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