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Content Filtering

[1] The document discusses content filtering tools for different languages. It provides information on content filtering channels, key features of content filtering solutions, types of content filtration, and examples of content filtering tools like Barracuda Web Security Gateway, DNS Filter, Flashstart, Smoothwall SWG, and WebRoot. [2] Some key features discussed include scalability, compatibility, growing databases of threats, ease of maintenance through centralized dashboards and reporting, and customization of policies. [3] Content filtering can be done at the server side, client side, ISP level, and through search engine filtration. Examples provided target features like scalability, growing databases, compatibility across platforms, and automated maintenance and

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Content Filtering

[1] The document discusses content filtering tools for different languages. It provides information on content filtering channels, key features of content filtering solutions, types of content filtration, and examples of content filtering tools like Barracuda Web Security Gateway, DNS Filter, Flashstart, Smoothwall SWG, and WebRoot. [2] Some key features discussed include scalability, compatibility, growing databases of threats, ease of maintenance through centralized dashboards and reporting, and customization of policies. [3] Content filtering can be done at the server side, client side, ISP level, and through search engine filtration. Examples provided target features like scalability, growing databases, compatibility across platforms, and automated maintenance and

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SRI RAMAKRISHNA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

[Educational Service: SNR Sons Charitable Trust]


[Autonomous Institution, Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade]
[Approved by AICTE and Permanently Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai]
[ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and all eligible programmes Accredited by NBA]
VATTAMALAIPALAYAM, N.G.G.O. COLONY POST, COIMBATORE – 641 022

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

16IT214 – CYBER SECURITY

CONTENT FILTERING TOOLS FOR INDIAN AND OTHER LANGUAGES

PRESENTED BY
ANANTHI P (1805009)
DEVA DHARISHINI V (1805020)
AGENDA

• INTRODUCTION

• CONTENT FILTERING CHANNELS

• KEY FEATURES OF CONTENT FILTERING SOLUTIONS

• TYPES OF CONTENT FILTRATION

• CONTENT FILTERING TOOLS

• REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION

• Content Filtering Software helps block access to web content and incoming content such as Email

• It is Part of an Internet Firewall

• The Software also screens executable files that install new software in the system

• Content filters used to protect the people and systems browsing the internet.

• Working Of Content Filtering :


CONTENT FILTERING CHANNELS

• The efficacy of content filtering can be maximized by deploying such solutions across channels, including:
o Emails
o Web
o Program files

KEY FEATURES OF CONTENT FILTERING SOLUTIONS


 Growing
database

Compatibility Scalability
Features

Ease of
maintenance Scheduled Flexibility
reports
TYPES OF CONTENT FILTRATION

• Server-side filtration
Server-side content filters manage web traffic for every user of a specific network. 

• Client-side filtration
A client-side content filter is installed on the end user’s system. However, the end-user may not be able to
modify or uninstall it.

• ISP-level filtration
The ISP can filter inappropriate web traffic as well as monitor chat and emails.

• Search engine filtration


Search engines will only display results that are in line with company policy
CONTENT FILTERING TOOLS

 Barracuda Web Security Gateway:


• Barracuda provides on-premise, virtual, and cloud-based options.

• It offers spyware, Malware and Virus Protection

Core Features: 
o Scalability: It provides a scalable solution.

o Compatibility: WSG provides appliance, virtual, and SaaS deployment options.

o Growing database: It leverages intelligence from thousands of collection points worldwide.

o Ease of maintenance: Barracuda’s dashboard gives a complete insight into user activity and network threats.

Administrators can create effective policies and generate proactive alerts.


o Reporting: It supports integrated reporting with the dashboard. Users can also deploy a Barracuda Reporting Server. 
DNS Filter:
• DNS Filter is an API-driven solution.

• It provides support for networks with dynamic IP addresses.

Core features:
o Scalability: DNSFilter operates on an intelligent, global anycast network, enabling it to automatically scale, heal,

and route requests to the most responsive location.


o Compatibility: Since it is API-driven, DNSFilter is flexible.

o Growing database: DNSFilter’s domain analysis uses Artificial Intelligence to identify malicious domains and

undesirable content in real-time.


o Ease of maintenance: Proprietary algorithms intelligently categorize sites to avoid the maintenance of a list of

domains.
o Reporting: It generates activity reports, security threats reports, billing reports, and query logs for easy maintenance.
Flashstart:
• Flashstart is a cloud-based gateway solution.

• Flashstart provides 24×7 support for internet filters in English, Spanish, and Italian languages.

Core features:
o Scalability: Flashstart is scalable and supports multi-tenancy.

o Compatibility: Flashstart is compatible with any router, HotSpot Wi-Fi, firewall, and gateway. It can integrate

with MS-Active Directory. It provides a client for Microsoft Windows.


o Growing database: Flashstart provides highly customizable blacklist categories, with over 90 system categories

that are constantly updated.


o Ease of maintenance: Filter policies can be configured based on users, groups, and internal workstations.

o Reporting: Reports are generated by categories and macro categories visited in real-time and scheduled by email.  
Smoothwall SWG:
• Smoothwall Secure Web Gateway provides on-premise, cloud, or hybrid solutions

Core features: 
o Scalability: Smoothwall boasts of a scalable and customizable web gateway.

o Compatibility: SWG can be used on-premise, on the cloud, or with hybrid systems. Smoothwall Filter is available

on Chrome OS, Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.


o Growing database: Yes, SWG supports an intelligent threat database.

o Ease of maintenance: Smoothwall Filter provides granular controls. Incidents are displayed with heat maps and

graphs, allowing quick reviews and alerts. It is highly automated and customizable.
o Reporting: Smoothwall Filter generates reports to view the activity of individuals and groups.
WebRoot:
• Webroot is a cloud-based gateway

Core features: 
o Scalability: WebRoot is a scalable solution.

o Compatibility: WebRoot is cloud-based, making it compatible with existing systems. WebRoot also has its own

SDK.
o Growing database: WebRoot boasts of collective threat intelligence that is always up to date, highly accurate,

contextual, and actionable using data derived from real-world endpoints.


o Ease of maintenance: WebRoot provides a centralized view and monitor of real-time data.

o Reporting: WebRoot allows users to create customized reports.


REFERENCES

• https://www.toolbox.com/it-security/network-security/articles/top-10-content-filtering-software-solutions/

• https://www.toolbox.com/it-security/network-security/articles/what-is-content-filtering-definition-types-and-best-p

ractices/
• https://www.smoothwall.com/

• https://flashstart.com/

• https://www.webroot.com/us/en
Thankyou!

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