What Is a Websense Server?
Websense is an application used on corporate networks to filter the incoming and outgoing web traffic. Websense also saves data on a Microsoft SQL Server, so administrators can run reports and view traffic trends from client computers. Websense also sends updates with the most recent websites that are considered a threat to the internal network security. The application is a robust solution for email, web and data security.
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Advantages
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For corporate networks, the more users are added to the internal system, the more likely a virus can infiltrate. Allowing users to browse the web or receive email openly with no filters is a security risk. Websense is mainly a data mining software application that finds inappropriate websites and filters them from access. Websense also has components used to filter email and monitor activity of sensitive data.
Web Security
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Two options are available for Websense web security. The software has an internal database that filters outgoing requests for web pages. This ensures that users do not obtain viruses or spyware on the local machine from inappropriate websites. The web security component blocks communication from harmful applications that send data back to the hacker. This secures important corporate information from theft.
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Privacy and Protection
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Websense monitors access to documentation and private areas of the network. When a user accesses a document monitored by Websense, the software takes a snapshot of information and saves it to the database. This information can be pulled and reports created to analyze activity of sensitive material. This detects hackers and malicious attempts to access company documentation.
Email
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Websense creates an obstacle for malicious email messages with attachments that load viruses onto client computers. It also filters spam messages and inappropriate content. Websense offers hosted email security where messages are filtered through the company's email servers, or it's available as an application installed on the local server.
Training and Certifications
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Websense also provides training and certification options for network administrators. The software is a robust package with several configuration options. Taking a class provided by Websense helps company administrators know how to configure the application. The classes are hosted in several cities. A schedule is provided on the Websense website at websense.com/content/Training.aspx.
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