Features of Bloxx Secure Web Gateway
The Bloxx Secure Web Gateway (SWG) uses patented content analysis and Tru-View Technology (TVT) to accurately classify fifty categories of Web content in real-time, at the point the web page is requested. This approach eliminates latency, reduces over/under blocking and delivers zero second filtering and protection for new and/or modified web pages. In order to provide additional protection and flexibility, the Bloxx SWG uses an optimized URL database that is updated every 24 hours with user-configurable URL and page keyword analysis.Advanced Malware Protection
- Sophos Genotype technology detects 80% of new malware without the need for updated signatures
- Bloxx SWG provides protection using a continually updated block list
- Contains the latest information on phishing sites and spyware sites
- Uses advanced Web malware scanning technology to block malicious code and threats at the gateway
SSL Content Inspection
- Uses an advanced SSL Proxy, SSLI, to intercept and decrypt SSL traffic to provide protection against
- HTTPS traffic
- Encrypted anonymous proxies
- Malware
- For flexibility, you can configure SSLI to not decrypt sensitive traffic such as online banking
Social Media Controls
Social media controls lets you provide access to popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but restrict the ability for users to post updates to the site.Bandwidth Control
Bandwidth resources remain precious. With the bandwidth control feature, you can quickly gain control over bandwidth hungry websites such as YouTube and Vimeo.Restrict Content
To provide further protection you can block access based on file extension, MIME type, page size and flash content.Safe Search and YouTube for Schools
The Bloxx SWG lets you automatically enforce safesearch on all major search engines. In addition, you can direct user requests for YouTube to educationally relevant content on YouTube for Schools.Flexible Policy Management
- Flexible policy manager allows you to easily create and manage access policies
- Implement different policies based around the specific Web access requirements for users and groups
- Create policies based on time of day, usage quotas or empowering users to determine if they should view specific content
Search Alert Reports
- Create real-time email notifications to proactively monitor the search terms being used via search engines or in YouTube
- Quickly identify risky behavior and take appropriate steps to manage the risk
AUP Management
To ensure that your users have accepted your organization’s acceptable use policy, the AUP Management feature lets you automatically present an AUP acceptance page to users. To ensure compliance, all acceptances are logged and can be reported.An In-depth Look at these Features
For more details regarding these features and how they work, please take a look at the Bloxx Email Secure Web Gateway Data Sheet.
