Patent ID: 8117273
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. An instant messaging security device configured for intercepting and encrypting unencrypted instant messages routed for transmission from a first user device to an instant message server through a network and being further configured for intercepting and decrypting encrypted instant messages routed for transmission from the instant message server to the first user device through the network, the instant messaging security device comprising: a network interface configured to communicate with the first user device and the network to intercept unencrypted instant messages routed for transmission from the first user device to the instant message server through the network, to transmit discovery instant messages, and to intercept encrypted instant messages routed for transmission from the instant message server to the first user device through the network; a memory storing instructions; and a processing component coupled to the network interface and the memory, the processing component, according to the stored instructions, configured to: