Security and Skype
Avoid spam, spyware and adware.
Skype is software that you can use with confidence. It comes free of adware and spyware, and works with anti-virus software.
Skype security features
Works with antivirus software. Inbound and outbound Skype file transfers are scanned by the major antivirus products.30% discount on Norton Security software
Firewalls stay secure. You don’t need to make any inbound holes in your firewalls – often no change is needed at all.
Easy to manage. Turn off or or configure a variety of Skype's settings, including sending files and supernodes. See the Network Administrator's Guide and group policy template for more details.
Avoid spam. Permission-based communication settings prevent most spam from getting through.
No adware or spyware. Neither the Skype software nor the Skype installer installs any software without your consent.
Easy to deploy. The Skype for Windows – Business version download includes Windows Installer Package (commonly known as MSI). Making it easy for IT administrators to deploy Skype software within an enterprise network.