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Steam Gaming in work

A number of users are running Steam on various business networks I look after.
I don't know much about it.

Has anyone performed any security analysis of this application?  
I shall probably enforce a removal policy, but just want the scoop first.  

Anyone?
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Aside from the issue of gaming in work time I am concerned about potential security risks to business data through virus or other packages delivered via Steam.

We do trust our employees and don't wish to restrict them too much, but if the system risk is too great, then Steam has to go.

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Indeed, the morale issue did string to mind :)  However, not being an avid game player myself, I not sure where the thrill is to spend more time behind a computer screen.  (there is a big world out there guys ...)

Is the Steeam download one way only (ie.. from the secure server) or is there an element of P2P sharing (aside from the data to play multiuser games).

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Thank for all your comments - most useful
I have divided the points up

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