Stop Threats Before They Reach the Browser
Many attacks start with a simple web click. Web content filtering blocks access to known bad or inappropriate sites and helps keep your users, devices and data safe.
Websites are the source of many internet nasties so you need to protect your users from malicious sites by intercepting requests to known bad sites and by checking content against a signature database. HTL Support can install threat management devices in your network that apply DNS filtering and content management to block compromised or inappropriate sites.
What Web Filtering Does for Your Business
We can deploy web filtering as an on-premise appliance, a cloud-based service, or a mix of both – depending on how your staff work and which locations you need to protect. Wherever possible, we integrate it with your Internet Security and Cyber Security Services for a joined-up approach.
Block known malicious sites
Using DNS and reputation services.
Apply different policies to different groups
Stricter rules for shared machines or public areas.
Support compliance
Help demonstrate due diligence in regulated sectors.
Filter by category
Control access to inappropriate or non-business content.
Improve productivity
Reduce time lost to non-work browsing where appropriate.
How We Deploy Web Content Filtering
We can deploy web filtering as an on-premise appliance, a cloud-based service, or a mix of both – depending on how your staff work and which locations you need to protect. Wherever possible, we integrate it with your Internet Security and Cyber Security Services for a joined-up approach.
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Web Content Filtering
Frequently Asked Questions
Will web filtering stop staff accessing all social media or non-work sites?
Only if you want it to. Policies can be tailored so some categories are blocked outright, others are allowed and some are allowed for specific teams or time windows. The goal is to balance security, compliance and productivity.
How does DNS-based web filtering work?
DNS filtering intercepts requests to known malicious or inappropriate domains before a connection is made. When a user tries to visit a blocked site, the request is redirected and the connection is never established.
Can users request access to sites that are blocked?
Yes. Most solutions provide a simple way for users to request access to blocked sites, and for administrators to approve or deny those requests with a proper audit trail.
Does web filtering work when users are off the corporate network?
It can. Cloud-based web filtering and endpoint agents allow policies to follow laptops and other devices even when they’re not in the office. We’ll design an approach that reflects how your staff work day to day.
How is web filtering reported on?
You can see reports showing blocked categories, top sites, attempted access to malicious domains and more. These reports are useful for spotting trends and identifying areas where extra security awareness training might help.
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