The new 8e6 ProxyBlocker appliance is specifically designed for schools and organisations not using 8e6’s filtering solution. Compatable with any existing web-filter, the 8e6 ProxyBlocker increases the security of existing web-filter installations to make them “anonymiser and bypass proof”. The ProxyBlocker utilises "Proxy Pattern Detection," a unique signature-based technology, to detect and block Web-based proxies/anonymisers. In addition, it also blocks peer-to-peer and instant messaging applications.
The ProxyBlocker catches requests for anonymous proxies on the fly, offering continual, real-time protection. Additionally, the ProxyBlocker identifies attempts to set up proxy tunnels; prevents these connections from being made; keeps a record of the number of times a user tries to circumvent the filter; and if enabled, denies Internet access to users in violation of an organisation's Acceptable Use Policy.
Blocks Web-Based Proxies and Anonymisers
- Prevents students from bypassing Web filters
- Denies access to HTTPS or SSL proxy-based sites that do not have a valid certificate
- Proxy Pattern Detection identifies and shuts down proxies not in "filtering lists"
- Full library of URLs identifying proxy-based sites supplements the pattern detection
Blocks Instant Messaging (IM) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Sites
- Prevents students from using IM during class time
- Prevents students from using P2P to download adult or copyrighted content
- Intelligent Footprint Technology identifies and shuts down IM and P2P sites not in "filtering lists"
- Full library of URLs identifying IM and P2P sites supplements the pattern detection
Google and Yahoo Safe-Search Enforcement
- Forces the SafeSearch mode in all Google and Yahoo searches
Blocks Inappropriate Google Images
- Filters inappropriate images originating from adult sites
Search Engine Keyword Filtering
- Blocks students from using key words and phrases in search engines to access inappropriate or proxy-based Web sites
X-Strikes
- Denies students Internet access when administrator-defined thresholds for accessing inappropriate Web sites are exceeded
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