Web filtering is a security technology that controls which websites and web content users on your network can access. It works by inspecting web requests — URLs, domains, and content — and comparing them against security databases and your organization's policies.
When a user tries to visit a website that is blocked by policy or identified as malicious, the request is intercepted and the user sees a block page instead. This happens transparently and instantly, requiring no action from the end user.
While DNS filtering blocks entire domains (e.g., blocking all of "malicious-site.com"), web filtering operates at a more granular level:
Key point: VeloGuardian uses both DNS filtering and web filtering together for maximum coverage. DNS filtering provides the fast first line of defense, while web filtering adds deeper inspection and more granular control.
Web filtering addresses both security threats and productivity concerns. On the security side, it blocks malware distribution sites that host or distribute malicious software, phishing pages designed to steal credentials through fraudulent login forms, and drive-by downloads that attempt to install malware through browser vulnerabilities.
Beyond direct threats, web filtering also helps organizations control inappropriate content such as adult, gambling, or other categories you choose to restrict. It prevents data exfiltration through unauthorized file-sharing services or personal email that could leak sensitive data, and it surfaces shadow IT — unapproved cloud services and applications that bypass your security controls.
VeloGuardian's web filtering classifies websites into dozens of content categories. Administrators can choose which categories to allow, block, or monitor for each user profile. Common categories include:
Policies can be tailored per user group — for example, allowing social media for the marketing team while blocking it for other departments.
VeloGuardian's web filtering is powered by Cloud Shield and managed through the central admin panel. Because all traffic is routed through the VeloGuardian VPN, web filtering policies are enforced consistently — whether your team is in the office, working from home, or on the road.
"Combined with DNS filtering, anti-malware scanning, and botnet protection, web filtering is a critical component of a true multi-layered security approach."VeloGuardian
Combined with DNS filtering, anti-malware scanning, and botnet protection, web filtering is a critical component of VeloGuardian's multi-layered security approach.
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