Of course, many IT and project managers are concerned about loss of productivity and compromised network security due to social media use on work computers.

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David Porter, head of security and risk at Detica, said the apparent familiarity of social network sites, which often help people build connections with people who share their interests and outlook meant many people were cavalier with their personal information.

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Rogue employees, uninformed employees, network vulnerabilities, malicious apps, and insecure social media management platforms all pose potential threats to the security and protection of a brand on social networks.

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