Can my boss track what I am looking at on a closed network?

[nicedime781]

I am working for this company, and just like anyone else from time to time I check my e-mail or Facebook and was wondering if the ID people in our company can have remote access to what pages I am visiting or even know that I have accessed internet and looked up different sites!

Thanks

[Synful Visions]

Yes, they can.

[email person]

yes... accessing the router history .. or by the use of the server

but dont worry they wont even bother to check it

[bridgeburner]

Yes, and you can see what they look at too if on the same network.

[BRAR]

Yes, they can.
Your boss can install any keylogger on your computer and all the information from keylogger can be emailed to your Boss' email-id automatically. Key-loggers are hidden into computer and you cannot even see them in 'add or remove program list'.
I will recommend you to use a good antivirus (I prefer to use Avast) and a best firewall (COMODO firewall is my preference). Firewall can block internet access to any program (also keyloggers) from sending or receiving data.
Block internet access to all the programs except your trusted ones(like web browsers etc) using Firewall. This will increase your privacy.

[Terry]

The company owns the network and the computer. They can do what they want with them, including monitoring your use of them. You need to know what the company policy is regarding the use of the computer. If the policy prohibits you from visiting those sites, then you could be disciplined for violating that policy (from a verbal warning to being fired, depending on how serious they feel the violation is).

You also need to be aware of the policy for installing software on the company's computers. If you install unapproved software that could also be grounds for disciplinary actions; or they may have set up your account so that you cannot install anything.

Unless you abuse the privilege of using the computer, most companies will ignore a limited amount of surfing. However, if you have a job with high security requirements, or by-the-book management, there may be little or no allowance for use that is not job related.