SKYPE - What's the latest in terms of Risk...

["Sadler, Connie" <Connie_Sadler () BROWN EDU>]

We haven't looked closely at Skype for a couple of years. Does anyone know what the current assessment is with regard 
to risk? Does it still completely bypass the firewall and facilitate a channel for the propagation of malware?

Any opinions based on experience or analysis will be much appreciated!

Thanks...

Connie

Connie J. Sadler, CM, CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSLC
IT Security Officer, Brown University 
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