Web content filtering software??

Can anybody suggest a good web filtering programme compatible with Safari?
When my brother in Law wants to use my internet for 'homework' i want to avoid him being able to look up anything to do with Sex, Drugs or Playstation (his grades are getting worse and so is his PS2 addiction.)
Anybody help??
Cheers.

Hello,
I think WebSense is pretty good, they seems closely integrated with Cisco:
http://www.websense.com/global/en/
Also, check this link for a review of 10 different filter applications:
Internet Filter Review
http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/?ttreng=1&ttrkey=internet+filter
Regards,
GP

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hi, i just wondering how really i can get my router's content filtering connect to trps.trendmicro.com server again. previously it was success to get connect to the server, after i doing some changes on my zone-pair firewall then it cannot connect to the trend micro server anymore.
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Hi Yongkhang,
I think in order to figure out what is happening, we need to troubleshoot and see the config, data and other show commands. I'm not sure if you would feel comfortable posting that here. Therefore, i think its best to open up a case with tac on it so that it can be troubleshot to see why you cant access the trend micro server.
can you let me know what you mean by when you turn on your ZBF, your web content filtering is gone. Are you saying, when you turn on zbf, the web content filtering is no longer blocking or allowing sites?
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My company currently uses a product called Websense that provides web security and content filtering. The content filtering operates as a proxy server and Safari doesn't work with it. We would like to migrate toward the use of iPad's, but we need to find a solutions for web/content filtering. We want the ability to globally establish policies and control the web filtering at the enterprise level. They would like to avoid replacing the browser. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Web Content Filtering / Virus Scanning appliance

Hello all,
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Internet Content Filtering

Hello; I am looking at Purchasing a BB Curve from Verizon Wireless (all of our phones are with them now).
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I was unable to come up with any content filtering for a BIS device as well.
They are all designed for BES.
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Web Filtering Software

Hi
I have 100 user and maximum user use internet. I have also proxy server.
but problem is many users goes to sex and pronography site and many times download picture.
I want by internet filtering software block and monitoring web content .
can anyone help by the information which software is best and can i use for achive this purpose. and wher i install this software in proxy server or any windows server ?
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Hello,
I think WebSense is pretty good, they seems closely integrated with Cisco:
http://www.websense.com/global/en/
Also, check this link for a review of 10 different filter applications:
Internet Filter Review
http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/?ttreng=1&ttrkey=internet+filter
Regards,
GP

How do I temporarily disable web filtering software? I'm getting a message: The problems you are experiencing are most likely the result of Web filtering software, firewalls, popup blockers or ad blocking software.

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How can I temporarily disable web filtering software, firewalls,popupblockers,etc.so I can pay my verizonwireless bill online?

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You may resolve this issue by visiting your browser's website and searching for instructions on temporarily disabling Web filtering software, firewalls, popup blockers, and/or ad blocking software. You may also use another computer.
For Internet Explorer http://support.microsoft.com
For Firefox http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/
For Safari http://www.apple.com/support/
Important
These actions may increase your security risk. Your computer or your network may be more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses. We recommend that you address any concerns with your browser's support team.

Cisco Content Engine for Content Filtering

Hi All,
I am looking for a low end solution for Content Filtering and would like to use Cisco Content Engine.
1. The documentation said that Websense, Secure Computing SmartFilter (does not require separate SmartFilter) & N2H2 support is there on the CE. I used configurator on CE 510, but it did not give me option for any of those. I would appreciate any input in this regard.
2. Also, I assume that once I get a Content Engine, I don't need to use Microsoft Proxy any more, please confirm.
regards,
Ahmer Ghazi

You would have to Install the Smartfilter software on the Content engine that would work with the ACNS software running on the CE. SmartFilter software operates inside your network to control user access to external Internet resources and allows you to restrict access to World Wide Web pages, newsgroups, and FTP sites.
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