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'''Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control)''' - Shows the current status of the Web Traffic Control Protection level. The green color right tick mark denotes that the module is “Active” while the red color cross mark displays that the module is “InActive”.
== '''Web Protection '''– ==
   
   
On the Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) option page in the “Configuration” section, when clicked on the “Settings” option, one can change the Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) Protection level, whereas clicking on the “Start” and /or “Stop” option (next to Settings) makes the module “Active” and /or “InActive”.


The “Block Web Access” option can be found between the “Start” and “Settings”options and enables you to block the web access completely (no internet access at all).
'''Description''' :- Web Protection prevents viruses from penetrating your system during your online activities.  




'''Status displayed in the main Protection Window''':-


'''Configuration section -'''
The green colored Tick mark indicates the Web Protection is active and running.


When clicked on “Settings” the below options are available, through which the eScan software’s real-time Web Traffic Scanning protection can be customized -
The red colored Cross mark indicates the Web Protection is inactive and stopped.


'''a. Webpage Filtering:-'''


This option helps in controlling and blocking access to the Web as listed below -
'''Configuration section'''


'''i) Filtering options -'''
''Status''


This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web -
''Web Protection Status –'' This will display the status of Web Protection either in Running or Disabled mode.


1. Pornography -
''Selected Profile –'' This will display the User Profile selected.


This helps to control and block access to the web based on pornographic content. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined along with the site names that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.
The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


2. Gambling –
''Stop / Start buttons'' – Clicking stop / start button will disable or enable the Web Protection.


This helps to control and block access to the web based on gambling content. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined and when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.  
''Settings button'' – To configure the Web Protection for web traffic/ access control click on the Settings button.


The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


3. Ratings_block_category –  
'''I. Select User Profile – '''This contains the various categories defined by MicroWorld, for controlling the access level to different web-sites for various types of users i.e. children to adult.


This helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list.  
# '''Walled Garden – '''This profile blocks all access to the net except the website in the whitelist. Recommended for children up to the age of 10. Default Status setting is Block Web Access (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options below).
# '''Teenager – '''This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 1 and blocks all Java applets and activeX scripts except from predefined sites list.Recommended for kids in the age group of 11 to 15. Default Status setting is Block Web Access(for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
# '''Adolescent – '''This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 5. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options). Recommended for kids in the age group of 16 to 18.
# '''Adult  ( default )– '''This profile allows all traffic except for the websites in the blacklists. No reserved word threshold value is used. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).


4. Websites Allowed –
The general buttons in User Profile window:


This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements.  
** Activate :- This will activate the selected user profile and Web Protection will run as per the rules defined.
** Default :- Clicking on this button, the default settings will be enabled.
** Custom :- Clicking this buttons, users can customize the rulesets as per required.


* All the above four (1-4) categories listed are pre-defined.


'''a. Webpage Filtering options:-'''


5. Chat –
The various Webpage Filtering option available in the User Profiles Categories for customization (when clicked on Custom) as per user requirements:


This helps to control and block access to the web based on chat. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.


The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
'''I) Filtering options '''
This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web.
 
'''Status Section: '''


6. Alcohol –
* '''Active: '''This option when selected will block all the websites listed in the Filter Categories where the status column shows Block.
* '''Inactive: '''Web Protection is disabled.
* '''Block Web-Access: '''This option when selected will block all the website access except websites listed in the Websites_Allowed Filter Categories.


This helps to control and block access to the web based on alcohol. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.
'''Filter Categories Section:'''


The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
1. Pornography – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on pornographic contents.  


7. Violence –
2. Gambling – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on gambling contents.


This helps to control and block access to the web based on violence. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.  
3. Chat - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on chat contents. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
4. Alcohol - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


8. Drugs –
5. Violence - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


This helps to control and block access to the web based on drugs. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.  
6. Drugs - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to drugs. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.


The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
7. Ratings_block_category – This category helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list.  


• All the above four (5-8) categories listed are customized.
8. Websites Allowed – This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements.  


• The sites that are denied access to would automatically be added to the Block category to be filtered.
'''Filter Options section: '''


'''Add sites rejected by the filter to lock Category -''' The sites that are denied access would automatically be added to the Block category database.


'''ii) Scanning options –'''


When clicked on, it has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.  
'''II) Scanning options (this option is not available in Walled Green User Profile) –'''
This option has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.  


There are different options available like "Content Matching Options", "Content Type", "ActiveX Blocking", "Port Setting", "Rating Systems" and "Actions"
'''Content Matching section '''


1. Content Matching Options -  
This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criteria:-  


this option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criterias:-
i. Search in Site Name - The site name or url typed would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
a. Search in Site Name -  


The site name or url typed would be checked if it is listed in the restricted or blocked categories.  
ii. Search in HTML Tags - The HTML tags would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.


b. Search in HTML Tags -  
iii. Search in Title - The site Title would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.


The HTML tags would be checked if they contains any restricted or blocked words/phrases or site names.  
iv. Search in Page Text - The website’s text / page would be checked if it contains any reserved words/phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.  


c. Search in Title -
v. Search in Description and Keywords – The website’s description would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.


The title would be checked if it contains any restricted or blcoked words/phrases or site names.  
vi. Reserved Word Threshold Level - This is a threshold level/limit set that keeps a count of the number of times a reserved word/s found in the website. If the word/s have appeared as per the Threshold level value or more, the access to the web is blocked.


d. Search in Page Text -
'''Actions section'''


The web page text would be checked if it contains any restricted or blocked words/phrases.  
i. Log Violations - All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference. (by default this is enabled).


e. Search in Description and Keywords -
ii. Shutdown Program in 30 secs – If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds
 
The restricted or blocked words/phrases would be checked in the website's description and keywords.
'''Content Type Section'''
 
f. Reserved Word Threshold Level -
 
This is a threshold level/limit set within the software that keeps a count of how many times a restricted or blocked word/s appears, if the set word/s have appeared as per the default value or more the access to the web is blocked or restricted and vice versa.
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''Content Type -'''  
 
This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on the type of content and which works on different criterias:-
 
a. Block Images -
 
Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed
 
i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth -
 
For example - to view an image that we like, we would click on it and enlarge it as a result eating up internet bandwidth.
 
ii) Secure -
 
The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... - that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them.
 
iii) Degradation of the system (performance).
 
 
 
b. Block Applications -


Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed
i. Block Images - Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed


i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth -
ii. Block Applications - Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed


For example - to view an image that we like, we would click on it and enlarge it as a result eating up internet bandwidth.  
iii. Block eMails ([http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc822.txt RFC 822]) - Messages of [http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc822.txt RFC 822] would be blocked by default.  


ii) Secure -  
iv. Block Audio files - Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.


The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them.  
v. Block Video files - Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.  


iii) Degradation of the system (performance).
'''Rating Systems section '''


This sections contains rules / policies as set by the World renowned organization that cater to Content Filtering on the internet viz. RSACI, ICRA, SafeSurf.


i. RSACi (Recreational Software Advisory Council for the Internet) - Based on the work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University, who has studied the effects of media for nearly 20 years. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet.


c. Block eMails (RFC 822) -  
ii. ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association) - Is a global, cross-cultural rating and filtering service of websites for content on the Internet.


Messages of RFC 822 would be blocked by default.  
iii. SafeSurf - Designed with inputs from thousand of parents and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed choice related to the online content.


d. Block Audio files -
'''Advance Button –'''


Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.  
* Set Ratings  - Clicking on this button can customize the level of the Ratings Systems to be configured.


i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth -
'''ActiveX Blocking Section'''


for example - listening to a audio available on the website, we would click on it and start listening as a result eating up internet bandwidth.  
An ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet.  An ActiveX control can be automatically downloaded and executed by a Web browser. But, there is also a risk that this may damage software or data on your system.


ii) Secure -
i. Java Applets – Selecting this option will block the downloading and execution of Java Applets from the internet.
 
Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet’s code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser. For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications.  
The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them.
 
iii) Degradation of the system (performance).
 
 
 
e. Block Video files -
 
Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.
 
i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth -
 
For example - to view and listen to a video available on the website, we would click on it and start viewing and listening as a result eating up internet bandwidth.  
 
ii) Secure -
 
The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them.
 
iii) Degradation of the system (performance).
 
 
 
 
'''ActiveX Blocking -'''
 
ActiveX is a technology developed by Microsoft. With an ActiveX-enabled browser, ActiveX controls can be downloaded as part of a Web document to add functionality to the browser (similar to Java applets).
 
a. Java Applets -
 
Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet's code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser.  
For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications.  
 
b. Scripts (Java and VB) -


ii. Scripts (Java and VB) – Selecting this option will block downloading and execution of Scripts from the internet.
Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked.  
Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked.  


This option is very useful in blocking programs that trigger or execute themselves when a website is being viewed.  
iii. Check for virus (default) - This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code.  


c. Check for virus -


This is the default action set. This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code.
'''Port Setting section'''


Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88. (predefined commonly used ports for Internet access by browsers).
This will contain the ports used for web-access that will be monitored by Web Protection.




'''Port Setting -'''  
'''III) Define Time-Restriction '''


Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88.  
This option helps to customize the access to the web / internet. Here a time restriction can be defined in-order for the Web-Protection policies will be applied.  


These are the different ports defined within the software that are monitored for any data transfer that happens through them and if it contains any malicious data, it is blocked. You can add or delete the ports as per your requirements.


'''IV) Popup Filtering section'''


This option enables in blocking popup’s from a Website


'''Notification Section'''


'''Rating Systems -'''
This section alerts / notifies the user when a popup is blocked from a Website.


This option is not enabled by default. When enabled, this option allows each user or the administrator to set for each user, of how he/ she should access content on the web. These suggestions (advice) are laid down by World Renowned Organisations that cater to Content Filtering on the Internet, viz. RSACi, ICRA, SafeSurf.  
i. Block Popup - This option when enabled will block pop-ups from websites.  


a. RSACi -
ii. Beep via PC Speaker - This option when enabled would beep (makes a sound) when a popup is encountered and blocked.  


Based on the study and work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University on the effects of media on children for nearly 20 years certain guidelines were laid, based on which "Recreational Software Advisory Council" (RSAC) was formed. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet.  
iii. Play Sound - This option when enabled will play a selected sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. Clicking on the Sound file button can customize the required sound file to be played.


b. ICRA - "Internet Content Rating Association" (ICRA) -
'''White List Section'''


came into existence to protect children from harmful content on the internet. Is a global, cross-cultural filtering and rating service of websites for content on the Internet.
This section contains white listed website internet address, from where pop-ups would not be blocked by Web-Protection’s Pop-up filter.  
 
c. SAFESURF -
 
Designed with inputs from millions of users (parents) and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed decisions concerning accessibility of content on the Internet.
 
 
6. Actions -
 
All of the above criteria are checked when enabled and if any violation is found appropriate action is taken.
 
a. Log Violations -
 
All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference.
 
b. Shutdown program in 30 seconds -
 
If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds.
 
 
 
'''iii) Time Restriction -'''
 
This option is set as per requirement. This option helps to customize the access to the web based on time or as per the day of the week or daily, for example - access to the web should be allowed everyday only during lunch hours and blocked otherwise.
 
 
 
* Block Web Access:-
 
The “Block Web Access” option can be found between the “Start” and “Settings” options and enables you to block the web access completely (no internet access at all).
 
When enabled, it blocks access to the web completely. If the need arises, access to the web can be given on a conditional basis, for example - access to the web can be given only to certain websites like www.hotmail.com, yahoo.*, gmail.com, etc... and not others.
 
This conditional access is applied through the "Websites_Allowed Category”, for which the site names can be customized to the list as per requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''b. Popup Filtering:-'''
 
This option enables in blocking popup’s on Websites -
 
i) Notification -
 
This section helps in notifying the user when a popup is blocked on Websites with other options as explained below -
 
It has different options like "Block Popup", "Beep via PC Speaker", "Play Sound", "White List" and "History Logs".
 
1) Block Popup -
 
This option is not enabled by default. This option is very useful in many ways
 
i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - for example - for a popup to appear on the desktop screen, it would utilize the internet bandwidth, thus eating up the internet bandwidth.
 
ii) Secure the system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when popups are viewed /opened, exploiting the vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them.
 
iii) Degradation of the system (performance).
 
 
2) Beep via PC Speaker -  
 
This option is not enabled by default. This option would beep (makes a sound)when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked.
 
 
3) Play Sound -
 
This option is not enabled by default. This option will play a sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked.
 
4) White List -
 
This is a white list that holds the website addresses where the popup's appear (are not filtered /blocked).
 
 
There are different options within:-
 
1. Add -
 
This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup's appear, are visible.
 
2. Delete -
 
This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked.
 
3. Remove All -
 
This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked.
 
4. Browse -
 
This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List.
 
 
iii) History Logs:
 
All activity related to popup's (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference.
 
1. Log Violations -
 
All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address, reason for blocking and offensive word.
 
 
 
2. Add to White List -
 
This is a option that enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed)list.
 
3 Clear Log -
 
This option will clear the log file completely (empty).
 
4. Browse -
 
This option enables the user to browse the listed websites.
 
5. Refresh Log -  
 
This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status.
 
 
 
At the bottom end of the same page, there are other options available like -  
 
1. Hot Key -
 
Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup's on the website being accessed.
 
2. Test Popup -
 
This option opens up a page on our website where you can test the efficacy and userfulnees of this popup filter (there are five different types of popup's displayed).
 
3. Default -
 
This option resets all the settings to the original (all latest changes made will be lost).


'''Buttons:'''
* Add - This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup’s appear, are visible.
* Delete - This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked.
* Remove All - This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked.
* Browse - This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List.


At the bottom end of this Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) option page in the “Reports” section, there are different options available like “View Web Anti-Virus Log” and “View Popup Log”.


'''Violation Logs section '''


All activity related to popup’s (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference.


'''1. Log Violations -''' All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address.


'''Reports section -'''  
'''Buttons '''


The  below options are available within -
* Add to White List – Clicking on this button enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed) list.
* Clear Log - This option will clear the log file completely (empty).
* Browse - This option enables the user to browse the listed websites.
* Refresh Log - This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status.
* Hot Key - Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup’s on the website being accessed.


a. View Web Anti-Virus Log -


This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
'''Reports section '''


b. View Popup Log –
''Statistics''


This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
* Total Sites Scanned – Total websites scanned by Web Protection..
* Total Sites Blocked – Total web sites blocked by Web Protection.
* Last Site Scanned – Name of the last site scanned by Web Protection.


Along with the above statistical reports, it also displays the total sites scanned and number of sites blocked and last site scanned.


'''a. View Web Protection Log -'''  This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.


'''b. View Popup Filter Log –''' This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.


Note:- Depending on the subscription, some of the listed items may be unavailable.
'''c. View Report –''' This will provide a detail report for Web Protection containing informations about websites allowed and blocked.

Revision as of 15:04, 20 November 2008

Web Protection –

Description :- Web Protection prevents viruses from penetrating your system during your online activities.


Status displayed in the main Protection Window:-

The green colored Tick mark indicates the Web Protection is active and running.

The red colored Cross mark indicates the Web Protection is inactive and stopped.


Configuration section

Status

Web Protection Status – This will display the status of Web Protection either in Running or Disabled mode.

Selected Profile – This will display the User Profile selected.


Stop / Start buttons – Clicking stop / start button will disable or enable the Web Protection.

Settings button – To configure the Web Protection for web traffic/ access control click on the Settings button.


I. Select User Profile – This contains the various categories defined by MicroWorld, for controlling the access level to different web-sites for various types of users i.e. children to adult.

  1. Walled Garden – This profile blocks all access to the net except the website in the whitelist. Recommended for children up to the age of 10. Default Status setting is Block Web Access (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options below).
  2. Teenager – This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 1 and blocks all Java applets and activeX scripts except from predefined sites list.Recommended for kids in the age group of 11 to 15. Default Status setting is Block Web Access(for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
  3. Adolescent – This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 5. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options). Recommended for kids in the age group of 16 to 18.
  4. Adult ( default )– This profile allows all traffic except for the websites in the blacklists. No reserved word threshold value is used. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).

The general buttons in User Profile window:

    • Activate :- This will activate the selected user profile and Web Protection will run as per the rules defined.
    • Default :- Clicking on this button, the default settings will be enabled.
    • Custom :- Clicking this buttons, users can customize the rulesets as per required.


a. Webpage Filtering options:-

The various Webpage Filtering option available in the User Profiles Categories for customization (when clicked on Custom) as per user requirements:


I) Filtering options This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web.

Status Section:

  • Active: This option when selected will block all the websites listed in the Filter Categories where the status column shows Block.
  • Inactive: Web Protection is disabled.
  • Block Web-Access: This option when selected will block all the website access except websites listed in the Websites_Allowed Filter Categories.

Filter Categories Section:

1. Pornography – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on pornographic contents.

2. Gambling – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on gambling contents.

3. Chat - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on chat contents. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.

4. Alcohol - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.

5. Violence - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.

6. Drugs - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to drugs. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.

7. Ratings_block_category – This category helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list.

8. Websites Allowed – This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements.

Filter Options section:

Add sites rejected by the filter to lock Category - The sites that are denied access would automatically be added to the Block category database.


II) Scanning options (this option is not available in Walled Green User Profile) – This option has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.

Content Matching section

This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criteria:-

i. Search in Site Name - The site name or url typed would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.

ii. Search in HTML Tags - The HTML tags would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.

iii. Search in Title - The site Title would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.

iv. Search in Page Text - The website’s text / page would be checked if it contains any reserved words/phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.

v. Search in Description and Keywords – The website’s description would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.

vi. Reserved Word Threshold Level - This is a threshold level/limit set that keeps a count of the number of times a reserved word/s found in the website. If the word/s have appeared as per the Threshold level value or more, the access to the web is blocked.

Actions section

i. Log Violations - All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference. (by default this is enabled).

ii. Shutdown Program in 30 secs – If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds

Content Type Section

i. Block Images - Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed

ii. Block Applications - Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed

iii. Block eMails (RFC 822) - Messages of RFC 822 would be blocked by default.

iv. Block Audio files - Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.

v. Block Video files - Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.

Rating Systems section

This sections contains rules / policies as set by the World renowned organization that cater to Content Filtering on the internet viz. RSACI, ICRA, SafeSurf.

i. RSACi (Recreational Software Advisory Council for the Internet) - Based on the work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University, who has studied the effects of media for nearly 20 years. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet.

ii. ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association) - Is a global, cross-cultural rating and filtering service of websites for content on the Internet.

iii. SafeSurf - Designed with inputs from thousand of parents and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed choice related to the online content.

Advance Button –

  • Set Ratings - Clicking on this button can customize the level of the Ratings Systems to be configured.

ActiveX Blocking Section

An ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet. An ActiveX control can be automatically downloaded and executed by a Web browser. But, there is also a risk that this may damage software or data on your system.

i. Java Applets – Selecting this option will block the downloading and execution of Java Applets from the internet. Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet’s code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser. For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications.

ii. Scripts (Java and VB) – Selecting this option will block downloading and execution of Scripts from the internet. Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked.

iii. Check for virus (default) - This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code.


Port Setting section

Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88. (predefined commonly used ports for Internet access by browsers). This will contain the ports used for web-access that will be monitored by Web Protection.


III) Define Time-Restriction

This option helps to customize the access to the web / internet. Here a time restriction can be defined in-order for the Web-Protection policies will be applied.


IV) Popup Filtering section

This option enables in blocking popup’s from a Website

Notification Section

This section alerts / notifies the user when a popup is blocked from a Website.

i. Block Popup - This option when enabled will block pop-ups from websites.

ii. Beep via PC Speaker - This option when enabled would beep (makes a sound) when a popup is encountered and blocked.

iii. Play Sound - This option when enabled will play a selected sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. Clicking on the Sound file button can customize the required sound file to be played.

White List Section

This section contains white listed website internet address, from where pop-ups would not be blocked by Web-Protection’s Pop-up filter.


Buttons:

  • Add - This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup’s appear, are visible.
  • Delete - This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked.
  • Remove All - This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked.
  • Browse - This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List.


Violation Logs section

All activity related to popup’s (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference.

1. Log Violations - All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address.

Buttons

  • Add to White List – Clicking on this button enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed) list.
  • Clear Log - This option will clear the log file completely (empty).
  • Browse - This option enables the user to browse the listed websites.
  • Refresh Log - This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status.
  • Hot Key - Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup’s on the website being accessed.


Reports section

Statistics

  • Total Sites Scanned – Total websites scanned by Web Protection..
  • Total Sites Blocked – Total web sites blocked by Web Protection.
  • Last Site Scanned – Name of the last site scanned by Web Protection.


a. View Web Protection Log - This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.

b. View Popup Filter Log – This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.

c. View Report – This will provide a detail report for Web Protection containing informations about websites allowed and blocked.

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