NetSentron Content Filter Features

Customization

Administrator sets the threshold for phrase and word counts, NetSentron is fully customizable for each unique situation
Can work in a ‘whitelist’ mode where all sites except those listed are blocked – useful for Kiosks or other public access
Can work in a ‘greylist’ mode where a site is allowed, but the content is still examined – useful for search engines
Four authentication methods: built-in user list, Ident, NT Domain or Active Directory authentication
Ability to switch off filtering for specified URLs, parts of URLs, Machine IP addresses and usernames
Can block specified machine IPs and usernames
Custom image/logos can be uploaded

Can filter text and HTML pages for inappropriate words and phrases
Uses an advanced phrase weighting system to reduce over or under blocking. Less false positives
Filters using MIME-type and file extension. Able to block downloads
Filters using URLs including Regular Expression URLs. Pattern matching
Blocks annoying pop-ups and other advertising sites/images through the advertising URL block list
Spam Blocking. Based on blacklists, SPAM content and pattern email headers are tagged for selected action based on the recipient
Is able to block sites when users try using the IP address of the site instead of the URL

Changes to the filter are effective immediately
Ability for emails to be sent to the administrator, with complete information on the blocked site/file
Feedback form to the administrator for blocked sites/files complete with all information on the blocked site/file
Easy-to-read log analyzer allowing you to drill down to find the specific information on users, IP addresses, URLs, etc
Can export the results of the log analyzer in a tab delimited format suitable for importing into Microsoft Access or Excel
When a site/file is blocked, an information page comes up letting the end user know why the page is blocked

Filters sites using the ICRA labeling system
NetSentron was nominated in 2003 by CMP Network Magazine for the Best Intrusion Detection System
CIPA Compliant Content Filtering Capabilities

Schools employing NetSentron have reported a 30-35% reduction in bandwidth usage
With an easy to use Intrusion Detection reporting system you can see where and when someone has tried to hack into your school’s network. NetSentron also allows the ability to detect, prevent and monitor internal intrusions