Secure Public Instant Messaging

We provide a survey on security features and threats to existing Instant Messaging (IM) networks and discuss how currently available systems fail to provide adequate security in light of existing threats. Our discussion and analysis provide a starting point from which to advance academic research in the area of secure IM systems, enabling security improvement in the longer term.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: PST
• Authors: Mohammad Mannan, Paul C. van Oorschot
• Keywords: Adequate Security, PST 2004, PST 2008, Secure Im Systems, Security Features