Content
Filtering
ensuring a safe browsing environment is paramount for businesses looking to comply with UK regulations. Protect your employees from harmful or inappropriate content with our comprehensive content filtering solutions.
Our advanced web filters, including DNS filters and safe search capabilities, provide robust protection against malicious websites, ensuring that your team can browse the internet securely. By implementing a reliable content filter, you not only safeguard your network but also maintain productivity and compliance.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about how our internet filtering solutions can help secure your business
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In today's world, businesses are increasingly reliant on their employees using the internet for work. However, this also means that employees are exposed to a variety of online content, some of which may be harmful or inappropriate.
Content filtering is a way to control what employees can access online.
It can be used to block access to certain websites, keywords, or even entire categories of content. This can help to protect employees from harmful or inappropriate content, as well as from productivity losses due to non-work related internet use.
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If you're looking for a way to protect your organisation's employees, you should consider content filtering. It's a great way to keep your employees safe and productive.
Our Solutions
Here are just a few of the benefits of using content filtering:
Increased security: Content filtering can help you to protect your employees from harmful or inappropriate content, such as pornography, violence, and gambling.
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Reduced productivity losses: Content filtering can help you to reduce productivity losses due to non-work related internet use.
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Improved compliance: Content filtering can help you to improve your compliance with regulatory requirements by providing a way to control employee internet use.
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Reduced liability: Content filtering can help you to reduce your liability by providing a way to protect your employees from harmful or inappropriate content.​
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How content filtering is implemented:
Network-Level Filtering: How it Works: Filtering happens on your network's gateway device (e.g., firewall or a dedicated appliance). You create rules blocking certain websites, content categories (gambling, adult content, etc.), or file types.
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Client-Based Software: How it Works: Small software agents are installed on each company-owned device (laptop, desktop, etc.). The software enforces filtering rules even if the device is off the company network.
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Cloud-Based Filtering: How it Works: Network traffic is routed through a cloud service provider specialising in filtering. Rules are set in their dashboard, and their systems enforce them. This can be done at the DNS level (blocking domain names) or with deeper analysis.
What's Right for Your Business?
Most SMEs choose cloud-based web content filtering for a combination of practical and security-related reasons. Here's why:
Ease and Scalability: Cloud-based solutions require no hardware installation or complex network configuration, an enormous advantage for businesses. As your business grows, adding users is as easy as adjusting your subscription.
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Cost-Effective: You avoid upfront hardware costs, and the ongoing subscription model makes budgeting predictable.
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Offload Expertise: Cloud filtering providers specialise in keeping their systems up-to-date with the latest threats. This is a huge benefit for SMEs that can't dedicate internal resources to this constantly evolving landscape.
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Remote Work Friendly: Cloud filtering protects your employees and data even when they work
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If you're ready to protect your organisation's employees, contact us today to learn more about our content filtering solutions.
Discover Essential FAQs About Content Filtering from OCM Communications: Enhance Your Web Security Today!
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FirewallsCreate a security filter between the internet and your network. Firewalls are essential for protecting your internet connection. They act as a barrier between your internal network and external networks (such as the internet), preventing unauthorised access to your systems and data. Organisations must ensure that all devices that connect to the internet are protected by a properly configured firewall.
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Secure ConfigurationSecure configuration involves setting up computers and network devices to reduce vulnerabilities. This includes changing default settings, disabling unnecessary features, and ensuring that only essential software is installed and running. Organisations need to ensure that devices and software are configured securely from the outset to minimise security risks.
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User Access ControlUser access control ensures that only authorised individuals have access to systems and data. This involves implementing user accounts with appropriate privileges and using strong, unique passwords. It also includes restricting administrative privileges to only those who need them for their role.
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Malware ProtectionMalware protection involves deploying anti-malware solutions to detect and prevent malicious software from infecting systems. This includes using antivirus software and other security tools to scan and protect against malware. Organisations must ensure that their anti-malware software is up-to-date and configured to scan for malware regularly
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Software Security UpdatesSecurity update management, or patch management, ensures that software and devices are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates. This reduces vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Organisations need to implement a process to regularly update and patch systems to protect against known threats.