Cybersecurity Short: Using IM and Text Messaging

Instant and text messaging applications are incredibly convenient for communicating with others. But just like other technology-based communication methods, there are security and privacy risks to manage with best practices. This course covers key considerations you should make when using IM and text messaging to help protect your company, your recipient, and yourself. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.