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On the penetration of business networks by P2P file sharing
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posted on 2007-01-01, 00:00 authored by Kevin LeeKevin Lee, D Hughes, J WalkerdineP2P file-sharing poses a number of problems for system administrators including unpredictable network usage, increased vulnerability to security threats and the danger of legal action. Due to these problems, many businesses take measures to restrict the use of P2P software, but how successful have these measures been? This paper analyzes the degree to which business networks have been penetrated by P2P applications and shows that despite the risks, business networks participate significantly in P2P file-sharing systems. Furthermore, we find that participation is greatest amongst small businesses and that viral media has a significant effect on the participation of large businesses.
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IEEE Computer Society. International Conference (2nd : 2007 : San Jose, California)Series
IEEE Computer Society International ConferencePagination
1 - 6Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersLocation
San Jose, CaliforniaPlace of publication
Piscataway, N.J.Publisher DOI
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2007-07-01End date
2007-07-05ISBN-13
9780769529110ISBN-10
0769529119Language
engPublication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereedEditor/Contributor(s)
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ICIMP 2007 : Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Internet Monitoring and ProtectionUsage metrics
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