Peer to Peer Networks (P2P) are decentralised file sharing systems. Without any centralised control users can publish any files on the system regardless of copyright, legality, suitability or assurity that the file shared will not be malignant. The majority of files carried on peer to peer networks are copyrighted materials and/or pornographic in nature. So far this year there have been several successful court actions from the recording industry against users of these networks. According to the NSW's Attorney Generals office a Company may be found vicariously liable if they do not actively discourage illegal activities undertaken by staff using companies resources.

Prevent Copyright Infringements in the workplace and remove the associated legal risks arising from employees' illegal activity while using company resources.
Lock out a primary source of Malware and Spyware.
Reduce your bandwidth bills.
Keep your staff's Internet Usage Focused to work related tasks.