How Do I Go About Adding a Proxy Blocker?

Finding a proxy blocker is a simple task that can be accomplished swiftly with some research.

A proxy blocker is a proficient solution for network administrators who need to set Internet browsing restrictions within a network. Generally, a proxy blocker is used to block a wide variety of websites including social networking, porn and video streaming websites, as well as proxy sites, which are websites that help Internet users bypass all types of Internet restrictions. Fortunately, if you are looking into adding a proxy blocker to your network, there are various Web filtering software types that you can utilize to accomplish your proxy blocking endeavors.

Instructions

1. Add the Websense Web Filter Solutions software to your network as your proxy blocker. When you operate this software, proxy websites will be inaccessible to Web users. It will depend on the size of the network you have to determine what Websense program will work best for your proxy blocking needs.

2. Utilize the McAfee SmartFilter software to block proxies. The McAfee SmartFilter provides network administrators with the ability to restrict websites by category, like private or anonymous proxy servers. This software also offers reporting features such as organized data results by IP address or Web user. With this program, you may search for proxy websites being used by utilizing the McAfee Web Reporter and then block the proxy websites with the McAfee SmartFilter software.

3. Use the Barracuda Web Filter to set up blocks for proxy servers. With the Barracuda Web Filter, you may block a proxy by file type, domain and content categories such as proxy servers, anonymous proxies and proxy sites. This Web filtering program also allows the administrator to define blocking policies for separate users and comes with Malware protection included.

4. Set up the SmoothWall intelligent Web filtering program in your network to block proxy sites. This program blocks proxy servers and can be operated as a virtual network appliance, hardware or software. SmoothWall comes with the Guardian Web Filter, which also aids in automatically blocking proxy servers, preventing users from ever accessing them.

References

• TopBits: What is a Proxy
• Websense: Websense Web Filter Solutions
• McAfee: McAfee SmartFilter
• Barracuda Networks: Barracuda Web Filter
• SmoothWall: Technology You Can Trust

Resources

• Websense: Evaluate Products and View Demos
• McAfee: SmartFilter Evaluations
• Barracuda Networks: Request Free Evaluation
• SmoothWall: Evaluate SmoothWall Today