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Content Filtering Chart
Provider
Filtering Platform(s)
Auto-Update Frequency
Content Type & Direction
Action & Reporting
Additional Comments

AT&T
Option with Managed Firewall Services

Sun
Standard Websense updates

Inbound and outbound content per Websense standards, including all Premium Groups

Policy violations blocked. Reports via Websense Applications and Firewall Logs

Offered as an option to the Server Based Firewall and Cisco PIX Firewall Offerings.

Category-based filtering option.

ClearPath Networks
iGuardian

Network-based
Continuously
Inbound and outbound Web browsing activity

Viewer sees webpage indicating blocked site is unavailable.

60-day reporting upgrade presents customizable reports via iNOC online account management tool, viewed online or e-mailed

Standalone network-based service or iVPN option.

Category- or keyword-based, black or white list filtering also available; other custom settings as needed.

Guardent
Firewall and VPN Service URL Filtering Upgrade

WebSense
Daily
Outbound HTTP
Policy violations blocked. Reports based on client requests

Available alone or as firewall option.

Category-based filtering option.

PresiNET Systems
vDeadbolt Managed Content Filtering and URL Blocking

 

PresiNET's vDeadbolt and vDeadbolt Enterprise Appliances

For more information see files on vDeadbolt (.pdf) and vDeadbolt Enterprise (.pdf)

Minimum 12 hours
Inbound and outbound URL blocking based on lists provided by client, signature-based filtering for specific protocols also available
Policy violations blocked, logged (available online and in PDF format)

Part of Internet Security Management services package. Category-based filtering rules.

Client-premises appliances act as remote sensors and service delivery platforms, with core services from SOC.

SBC Communications
PremierSERV Security—
Content Filtering

SonicWALL
Daily
Inbound and outbound HTTP, SMTP, POP, FTP
Client can choose to notify/report site/frequency or block. Overview and drill-down reports through SonicWALL GMS, in conjunction with SBC Web Portal

Available alone or as firewall option.

URL filtering with "trusted" and "forbidden" domains.

Optional keyword, Java, ActiveX, cookie and time of day blocking.

Standard and priority changes at customer's request. 24x7 technical assistance and troubleshooting.

Secure Designs, Inc.
Firelan

WatchGuard
Daily
Inbound and outbound HTTP, SMTP, FTP
Block, strip, notify as determined by client, with mail alerts and web-based logs

Available as Firewall option only.

Category-based, keyword-based and/or MIME type-based filtering rules.

TruSecure Corporation
ShadowMail

ASP model (ClearSwift Enterprise)

Custom content filters are created and updated as needed/required

Inbound and/or outbound SMTP and 400+ media type attachments
Customized actions include Quarantine, Hold, Pass Through, Notify, Drop, and Deny. Alerts forwarded by customer's choice of methods (mail, fax, secure Web portal posting). Summary reports available via secure Web portal

ShadowMail is a gateway-based standalone service that combines AV and Content Filtering.

Content definitions are customizable and can be changed/revised at no cost.

Unisys Corporation
Managed Security Services

Secure Computing

Daily and as required

HTTP URL Blocking
Policy violations blocked. Reports via private secure client website

Standalone service with Web caching option.

MCI (WorldCom)
Managed Services

SurfControl and Nokia Hardware

Weekly

Inbound and outbound HTTP, FTP, etc. as defined by customer

Policy violations blocked or logged. Daily reports via secure Web interface

Available as Firewall option only.

Uses proprietary HTTP proxy originally developed as part of WorldCom's InterLock firewall. Secure Web interface provides access to submit policy changes, open tickets and view status, manage content filtering, view policy, and view daily reports.

Provider
IDS Platform(s)
Approach & Depth
Analysis & Response
Reporting
Additional Comments

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