
The Encase software has the capability to observe traffic inflow and outflow on any device hooked up to a particular network. This means that it has access to email, documents, music, phone calls, data and more. Can you guess the controversy that might surround this technology is yet?

The system’s main objective is to assist many large companies, such as Halliburton and Price Waterhouse Coopers, in detecting and preventing external threats as well as internal threats, which are actually most likely and dangerous. To examine exactly what impacts this technology can have, I will compare the pros and cons of the system.
Pros:
• More efficient than having hired help try and keep track of network inflow and outflow
• Allows companies to see insiders who pose potential threat
• Allows companies to track external threats
• Although initially expensive, the benefits can be vast
• Done in real-time as the event are happening, therefore threats are dealt with immediately
• Cuts out redundant information
• Can help businesses track slacking employees and in turn save the company money
• Can deter bad behavior if employee know they are being watched
• Can simultaneously scan large amounts of data, this would take much more time if done manually
Cons:
• Since there is no such thing as an unreasonable search, the line between personal and privacy to many, may be crossed
• If employees feel like there is a lack of trust between themselves and their employers, they may be less efficient in their job
• Initial cost of software is expensive and not something that most small businesses could afford
• Spiteful co-workers may set you up as the submitter of questionable material
• If the software information falls into the wrong hands it can cause a lot of trouble, the people who have access to the software information must be very trustworthy
• No technology is absolutely perfect, if the system slips, it can have great costs to companies
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