Viewing logged IM Security events

By default, all IM Security events are recorded in the Log Viewer. Although you will not receive notification when Zone Labs security software blocks Spam, you will be able to view the details of any blocked message in the Log viewer.

To view logged IM Security events:

Select Alerts & Logs|Log Viewer.


Select IM Security, from the Alert Type drop-down list.

Log Viewer field explanations

Field	Explanation
Rating	Event rating based on the Protection Level of the security option.
Date/Time	Date and time the event occurred
Type	Brief description of the event. Depending upon the security settings that were violated (for example, Spam Blocker, ID Lock, etc.), this field may contain any of the following descriptions: · Connection blocked · A message from someone not on your contact list was blocked · Media transmissions · Potentially harmful content removed · A link to active content removed · Encrypted session established · Session not encrypted · Sensitive data removed
Service	The service on which the event occurred.
Program	The instant messaging program (displayed as the application file) that was connected when the event occurred.
Local user	The user ID of the instant messaging contact who received the message.
Remote user	The user ID of the instant messaging contact who triggered the event.
Action	Describes the action taken. Common values for this column are encrypted, encryption deactivated, blocked audio/video/file, blocked script.

Table 11-6 provides an explanation the log viewer fields available for IM Security.