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The Websense Master Database
Websense Enterprise enables you to filter out inappropriate content and allow relevant
information to reach students. For instance, if a student performs an Internet search for "breast cancer," he/she will not be blocked because of the word "breast" which can imply sexually
explicit Web content. This "flexible filtering" is possible because of the Websense Master Database.
More than 5 million Web sites
The Websense Master Database currently contains more than 5 million unique Web sites (more
than 1.1 billion Web pages) organized into 80+ categories. Daily updates allow you to keep-up with the changing Internet.
How is the Master Database developed and maintained?
Sites are found using proprietary software and then classified into
categories. Sites needing more detailed inspection are reviewed by a qualified Internet analyst for the most accurate categorization possible.
Flexible filtering
You choose what categories students are able to view by category. Categories such as "Sex
Education" and "Prescribed Medications" enable your students to conduct research on school related topics, while allowing you to block pornography and illegal drug use sites.
Customize Policies for Users and Groups
Customize Internet access policies by user, group, workstation or network. Define users and groups and assign them different
access capabilities. Enable faculty to access a different range of sites than students.
Comply with Federal Law and Avoid Legal Liability
The Children's Internet Protection Act
Laws like the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) can penalize schools that
don't use Internet filtering software by withholding federal Internet and computer funding. Websense meets CIPA criteria helping to ensure compliance with federal law.
Avoid costly lawsuits
Another legal concern for educators is lawsuits brought by concerned parents and organizations.
Installing Websense Enterprise on your network limits legal liability by blocking inappropriate and objectionable material.
Conserve Expensive Network Bandwidth
MP3s, streaming video and online chats are extremely popular with students. They
also require a lot of bandwidth and affect your network's speed and performance. Websense allows you to block sites that offer memory intensive entertainment, freeing up precious bandwidth and improving network
performance.
Websense Enterprise Internet Filtering Software Enables You to:
- Protect "at-risk" students
- Limit legal liability & comply with federal laws
- Customize policies based on users and groups
- Conserve expensive bandwidth
- Increase network speed and performance
Case Studies - Pennsylvania School Districts
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