Microsoft SharePoint has quickly become the enterprise standard for internal and external collaboration and content management much in the same way Microsoft Exchange has become the enterprise standard for email. However, along with SharePoint’s acceptance come the same challenges that enveloped Exchange: The need to maximize ROI, guard against viruses and data leakage, and establish policies for governance and compliance. This white paper examines SharePoint’s benefits and risks and recommends best practices for protecting an organisation’s digital assets.