Network content filtering is the method of blocking websites and other content that you deem unacceptable network wide. Generally used in businesses to keep people off of social media and to ensure that trouble websites are not allowed to be viewed on company assets or time, content filtering is essential to HIPPA compliancy and maximum productivity. Content filters can be custom tuned to meet the needs of any user or business and can even be set up to exclude certain users should that be necessary.
Other benefits of content filtering include:
- Reducing wasted company time by blocking things like social media and games
- Shielding yourself from liability by taking the steps necessary to ensure dangerous content is blocked
- Blocking websites known to host malicious content which further secures your network from threats like virus’s and spyware
- Allows for better HIPPA compliancy