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Securing the Network against Web-based Proxies

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The new 8e6 ProxyBlocker appliance is specifically designed for schools and organizations not using 8e6 filtering solution. The ProxyBlocker utilizes "Proxy Pattern Detection," a unique signature-based technology, to detect and block Web-based proxies/anonymizers. In addition, it also blocks peer-to-peer and instant messaging applications. 

Proxy Problem 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 organization's Acceptable Use Policy. 

Key Features:  

Blocks Web-Based Proxies and Anonymizers

  • 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