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Information and Resources on Business Content Filtering

Advantages of Web Filtering in a Business Environment

The Internet can offer businesses quick and easy access to vital information and tools. Unfortunately not everything that it delivers is appropriate or secure. Computers are increasingly being infected by malware and viruses simply by browsing infected sites. Employees can intentionally or unintentionally put an organization at risk by downloading games & music or accessing other non-work related content.

Blocking questionable web sites in a business environment offers a proactive approach to security. Stopping attacks before they happen is increasingly becoming a requirement in a company’s security strategy.  By implementing web filtering, many of these attacks are stopped before they ever happen Adding extra security and minimizing risk.

In addition, web filtering can help an organization manage loss of productivity by restricting the kinds of web sites and/or the time which they can be accessed.

At CyberPatrol we understand there needs to be a balance between having access to today's latest information and tools and protecting the security of your network and privacy of your employees. CyberPatrol has developed cost effective solutions that help small to medium sized businesses get the most out of the internet while protecting the company and its employees.

Security Resources for Business Owners

There are numerous online resources that provide additional information on securing your business environment. Below are a few online resources that offer additional internet security information.

• U.S. Department of Justice/Cybercrime http://www.cybercrime.gov/ 
• InfraGard/FBI http://www.infragard.net/
• Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) http://www.cert.org/ 
• SANS Institute:  http://www.sans.org/
• Internet Security Alliance http://www.isalliance.org/

*IT Security Facts - PC World June 30, 2010