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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!