Even if the company's management philosophy allows for some private use of company equipment, you often need to know what Web sites employees are visiting, what files they�re sending and receiving, and even what they�re saying in their e-mail. IT pro Deb Shinder put together this list of various ways you can keep tabs on user activity. Methods include:
- Examining cached Web files
- Monitoring Web access at the firewall using built-in reporting features or add-ons
- Monitoring instant messages via programs such as Akonix Enterprise or IMlogic IM Manager
- Filtering Web access by keywords
