Increase Productivity
- Block access to Web sites based on domain, URL pattern, or content
- Block applications that access the Internet, including IM, music services, and software-update utilities
- Define separate policies for teachers and students at a school, or for different classes of workers at a business
- Restrict personal Web browsing to non-working hours
- Access to customized reports to monitor user activity
Spyware Protection
The Barracuda Web Filter employs a unique approach to integrate gateway and desktop spyware protection strategies. In providing Web security at the gateway, the Barracuda Web Filter prevents new spyware and virus infections as they attempt to penetrate the network. In addition, the Barracuda Web Filter facilitates automatic removal of spyware from previously infected Windows computers with the included Barracuda Spyware Removal Tool, an ActiveX control that can be served up automatically upon detection of spyware protocol activity (i.e., "phoning home.")
