CONTENT FITERS USED TODAY FOR INTERNET SECURITY

1. Content Filters

2. What is a Content Filter ?
 Content Filter is a set of programs that help to what content is
acceptable for viewing and accessing and what is not.
 Content filters are majorly used by organizations and home
users to block access unsuitable , undesirable , Dangerous ,
Fraudulent & non-work related websites including social
networking websites, gaming websites, auction websites etc.
 Content Filtering is done by matching keyword
specific sites, web site category (Subject to
Subscription) ,digital content type.
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3.  Content filters can be implemented either as software or via a
hardware-based solution.
 Due to expansion of New Technology and Internet need of
content Filters are important to face challenges.
 Usually Content filter consist with Anti-Free Mail , Anti-Game ,
Instant Message Recording , Anti-Instant Message , Anti-VoIP , Anti-
P2P,File Filter , Protocol Filter , Block Websites.
 Examples for these are save squid, net nanny, open DNS , k 9 web
protection , dray tek , Blue coat Web Filter, sec point.
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4. Blue coat Web Filter
It’s features :
 Granular categorization engine.
 Selective content delivery.
 Rich media control.
 Comprehensive policy controls.
 Granular real time reporting of web usage.
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5. Advantages Disadvantages
 Increased Productivity
Level.
 Bandwidth Usage
Reduction.
 Increased Network
Protection.
 Prevention of Liability
Issues.
 To protect Security.
 To secure Privacy.
 Non-Banned Sites.
 Alternatives Methods.
 Existence of large number
of websites.
 Accidental Access.
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