Solution Set

Traditional web content filters have fallen by the wayside to make room for products that actively scan website code, and prevent malware from getting to the corporate network.

Template/Policy

When evaluating a web content filter in-house, the process must be scripted and stringent to ensure fair scores across every evaluated product. Use this template to reduce the risk that biased team members, who have used other web content...

Tool

The decision to evaluate hosted or on-premise web content filters can be complicated, involving factors like the number of remote users, the number of geographic locations, and IT support capacity. Use this shortlist tool to determine which...

Note

The number of attack vectors available to hackers is always increasing. The web browser is now the most popular attack method thanks to the ability to perform phishing, cross-site scripting and botnet infections. Reduce the organization's risk...

If not handled well, deployment of content filters can lead to end user revolt and a lack of executive support. Since every user in the company is affected, a planned and phased approach is required. Use the guidelines in this research note to...

Deploying a content filter can lead to end user revolt and a lack of executive support if not properly done. A planned, phased approach is needed since every user in the organization is affected. Use these guidelines to ensure a smooth rollout.

The pure play content filter is no more. In recent years security filters have expanded their feature sets to include anti-malware and anti-virus scanning, phishing protection and data leakage protection. It is important for an enterprise to...