IM Security can issue several types of alerts and notifications in response to program or security events.

IM Security sends alerts in response to IM Security service events, update status, or Lync Server events. IM Security can be configured to send alerts to network and server administrators and IT employees to inform them of system status, which are critical to network operations.

IM Security sends notifications in response to security events such as virus/malware and spyware/grayware detections, undesirable content or sensitive data transfers, and URL blocking actions. Notifications can be sent to administrators and other Lync users.