ALSO CALLED: Web Filtering, WWW Filtering, and Filtering DEFINITION: A Web filter is a program that can screen an incoming Web page to determine whether some or all of it should not be displayed to the user. The filter checks the origin or content of a Web page against a set of rules provided by company or person who has installed the Web filter. A Web
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WEBCAST: Posted: 23 Jul 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
This Webcast, part of SearchSecurity.com's Messaging Security School, examines the evolution of the content security gateway as it evolves beyond just blocking spam and Web filtering.
WEBCAST: Posted: 14 Jun 2007 | When: Available On Demand
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Internet filtering used to be about blocking URLs and email addresses. It was lacking in features and difficult to implement, but things have changed.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 28 Oct 2005 | Published: 24 Oct 2005
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This paper discusses the opportunities created by the use of IM, as well as some risks that must be managed in order for it to become a widely accepted business communications tool.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Feb 2005 | Published: 01 Nov 2004
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This paper explains the role a well-defined Web-use policy can play in your organization, and the inherent need for a robust Web-use reporting tool.
INTERNET FILTERING DEFINITION (continued): filter allows an enterprise or individual user to block out pages from Web sites that are likely to include objectionable advertising, pornographic content, spyware, viruses, and other objectionable content. Vendors of Web filters claim that their products will reduce recreational Internet surfing among employees and secure networks from Web-based threats.
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