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Web Content Filtering - Overview

Filtering web content is now a much more sophisticated science than simply blocking pornography and other inappropriate material. A fully featured filter enables administrators to enforce the AUP and avoid legal or security risks. Web content filtering is also proven to significantly improve productivity and protect networks from dangerous web-borne threats.



Why Guardian?

  • Available as an independent software appliance or as part of a UTM solution, Guardian is simple to install and easy to use.

  • Our pioneering Dynamic Content Analysis™ technology intelligently and accurately identifies all objectionable content, including anonymous proxies and other hidden or malicious material.

  • Integration with Microsoft Active Directory® and a wide range of other authentication systems enables true policy-based filtering so different rules and access levels can be set for different users, at different times of the day.

  • Advanced reports provide an exceptionally detailed level of visibility and web use can even be monitored in real time using AJAX traffic analysis.



Why SmoothWall?

  • Affordability
    Licensing is extremely competitive with a much lower total cost of ownership than competing products.

  • Versatility
    Our solutions have a scalable 'modular' structure, so our customers can add more systems and services as their organizations grow.

  • Open Ethos
    We are responsive to the requirements of our users. We listen. We offer an exceptionally high standard of service and support - delivered by friendly, open and honest people.



Which version of Guardian do I need?

The Guardian web filter is available in 3 different forms;

  • Network Guardian
    A self contained software appliance, suitable for networks of all sizes that works with any firewall or Internet gateway.

  • SmoothGuardian
    An add-on web content filtering module for the SmoothWall Firewall products: (Corporate Firewall and Advanced Firewall). An integral component of the UTM-1000.

  • School Guardian
    A self-contained software appliance with an integrated firewall, designed specifically for use in educational institutions.

  • Guardian Secure Web Gateway
    19" rack mount Web Security Appliance (content filtering, anti-virus, anti-spyware and browser exploit detection). Based on Intel Dual Core processor with 4 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and 3GBytes RAM. Integrates with Microsoft Active Directory®, Novell eDirectory™, LDAP and RADIUS user authentication systems. Supports either transparent proxy mode or bridge mode



Network Guardian 2008