ITS has started to implement Symantec Web Filtering to proactively protect users’ computers and the network from malicious code and inappropriate content on the internet.
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This will help reduce many typical workstation issues caused by viruses and spyware. The product also will block sites that are deemed inappropriate, which includes:
- Pornography;
- Hate sites;
- Peer-to-peer; and
- Anonymous proxy servers.
No software has to be installed on computers and the product will not adversely affect browsing response times.
If a site you are going to is blocked, it will present a page telling you why it is blocked. Requests to have sites unblocked will require review and approval by ITS Security before they are unblocked.