Web Filter

Bloxx Web Filtering is the only true real-time Web content filter; it performs live analysis and real-time categorization of Web pages to dramatically improve protection and security.

Instant Messaging, Peer-to-Peer & File Download Management

Instant messaging & peer-to-peer blocking

Instant messaging and peer to peer blocking are integrated into Bloxx Internet filtering appliances so that you can choose to control the associated productivity drain. Examples of commonly used IM clients that you can block are:

  • AOL IM
  • MSN Instant Messenger
  • Yahoo
  • Google Talk

Examples of frequently used P2P networks that you can choose to block are:

  • BitTorrent
  • E-Donkey
  • E-Mule
  • Kazaa
  • Limewire
  • Gnutella

You can choose to block or allow all IM and P2P applications or you can customize access to specific types.

File download management

Bloxx Web filteirng appliance also includes a file download management feature which can stop potentially dangerous and bandwidth intensive files from being downloaded by group, user or type. Some of the file extensions you can choose to block are:

  • Executable files
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Image files
  • Document files
  • Archive files

It is also possible to add your own file extensions to a user-defined list, meaning you can block certain file extensions but not the entire category.