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  • SKU: NETOPNETF


Web filtering software that provides continuously updated internet protection using image, text and behaviour analysis to provide real-time dynamic content filtering to block inappropriate internet content before it appears on computer screens.
Netop NetFilter is web filtering software that provides continuously updated internet protection for schools and businesses. It uses image, text and behaviour analysis to provide real-time dynamic content filtering to block inappropriate internet content before it appears on computer screens. Halt instant messaging, chat and file sharing and block unwanted downloads that consume network bandwidth.

Set limits on streaming audio and video, block unwanted file types from downloading by specifying the extension or fragments of the file name, block MP3 files even if the file extension is disguised and create category lists to match business or school policies. Configure white lists, filter sensitivity, access control lists and time-specific filter settings.

Features

  • Block unwanted Web sites: stop inappropriate, offensive or illegal content before it appears on computer screens. Block whole categories of Web sites with the click of a mouse. Select from built in content filtering categories that include: pornography, hate, racism and discrimination, violence and vulgar humour,illegal or dangerous activities, copyright violations, dating and gambling.
  • Reliable, continuously updated content filter: Netop NetFilter uses a 100% dynamic approach that is not dependent on URL lists that quickly become obsolete. This means that even new Web sites can always be reliably analysed and filtered in real-time without any updating
  • Outstanding accuracy and flexibility: NetFilter identifies unwanted content through a combination of technologies for professional text and image analysis, coupled with intelligent analysis of Web surfing behavior. Custom configuration options let you adapt the software flexibly to meet school or business policies.
  • Halt instant messaging, chat and file-sharing programs: NetFilter client modules let you suppress the execution of any unwanted programs including instant messaging, chat or file sharing with the click of a mouse. Stop or set limits on streaming audio and video thatconsume network bandwidth.
  • Prevent unwanted downloads: block inappropriate files or filetypes from downloading simply by specifying the file extension or fragments of the file name. Reliably block MP3 files even if the files extension is deliberately modified.Limit network load by blocking streaming media and files above a certain size.
  • Virtually maintenance-free operation: use the dynamic, self-teaching filter technology and automated program updates to reduce required maintenance to a minimum.
  • Comprehensive logging and statistics: log all activities and events centrally, down to user level if necessary, and view them graphically at any time. Integrate PC's outside the network using the free Business Desktop module.
  • Efficient administration: use the intuitive NetFilter Admin management console to perform configuration and maintenance tasks. You canview reports and logs remotely, saving you time. The flexible user management system allows you to create multiple administrator accounts with different rights.
  • Highly scalable: NetFilter is scalable to meet the needs of very large businesses and school systems. Adapt the program to any network size using multiple centrally administered NetFilter installations.

NetOp Netfilter - Features

Key features General features New features in version 5.0

NetOp Netfilter for Business

NetOp Netfilter gives corporate management an important tool for this consideration and guides and counsels the employees about the content of the Internet pages they use. Both Internet usage and bandwidth consumption are optimized in this manner - and the company saves money and experiences increased productivity. Many companies have not yet set up an Internet Policy, thus basically allowing their employees full and unrestricted access to the Internet during working hours. Unfortunately the Internet contains vast amounts of irrelevant information and data that may not only have an impact on productivity, but can be harmful for the company and its image. This Internet filter is the intelligent and flexible for managing corporate Internet access.

NetOp Netfilter for School

l NetOp Netfilter is perfectly suited for integration into the school or library network. Besides warning or blocking pornographic material, you can also setup the filter to warn or block access to illegal music and software, inappropriate categories such as violence, racism and hatred, and much more. You simply get a pedagogical tool for clearly displaying your policy and attitude towards Internet usage on the school and/or library computers. A unique feature of the NetOp Netfilter is its capability not to apply strict censorship if not wanted. As administrator you are able to specify whether or not the filter should block or just warn against unwanted material. Protect your students and visitors with NetOp Netfilter the most reliable content filter available.

Key features

  • A tool to enforce the school internet policy
  • Increase learning through classes
  • Very easy to use and no constant updates
  • Superior combination of technologies
  • Protect the school image in the public
  • Reduce non school related internet useage
  • Secondary shield against Spyware, spam, malicious code etc.
  • Release bandwith for legitimate school use

General features

  • Reliable, continually updated content filter NetOp Netfilter pursues a 100% dynamic approach and so is not dependent on URL lists that quickly become obsolete, unlike many other solutions. This means that even new websites can always be reliably analyzed and filtered in real time without any updating.
  • Simple blocking of unwanted web content Block websites with the following content easily at the click of a mouse using built-in content categories: pornography, hate, racism & discrimination, violence & vulgar humor, copyright violations, illegal or dangerous activities, dating and gambling. You can also create your own categories based on URL lists.
  • Outstanding filter accuracy Reliably identify unwanted content through a combination of leading technologies for professional text and image analysis and intelligent analysis of surfing behavior.
  • Custom configuration options Adapt the software flexibly using configurable filter sensitivity, white lists, access control lists and time-specific filter settings.
  • Blocking of chat and file-sharing programs Use the Netfilter client modules to suppress the execution of any chat and file-sharing programs centrally at the click of a mouse.
  • Blocking unwanted file types Prevent the downloading of certain files or file types simply by specifying the file extension (e.g. .divx, .exe) or fragments of the file name. Reliably block MP3 files even if the file extension is deliberately modified, by analyzing the file header. Limit the network load by blocking streaming media and files above a certain size.
  • Easy integration of laptops and home workstations Integrate computers outside the network fully and securely and administer them centrally using the free Business Desktop module.
  • Virtually maintenance-free operation Use the dynamic, self-teaching filter technology and automated program updates to reduce required maintenance to a minimum.
  • Comprehensive logging and statistics Log all activities and events centrally, down to user level if necessary, and view them graphically at any time. Integrate PCs outside the network using the free Business Desktop module.
  • Efficient administration Use the intuitively operated Netfilter Admin management console to perform all configuration and maintenance tasks and view reports and logs remotely, saving you time. The flexible user management allows you to create multiple administrator accounts with different rights.
  • High scalability Adapt the program to any network size using multiple centrally administered Netfilter installations.

New features in 5.0

  • Expanded content filtering protection Let the employee work from home, at customer sites, at hotels etc. resting assure that NetOp Netfilter protects all company policies including fx. surfing the wrong sites. This way, Netop Netfilter minimizes the risk of getting viruses and other malware installed on the laptop.
  • Extended logging Whether the user is inside or outside the company network all internet traffic will be logged and still providing the administrator with the full picture.
  • More categories New standard categories datingand gamblingare added to NetOp Netfilter.
  • Improved Netfilter server performance The statistic generator module of Netfilter has been detached from the Netfilter Server in order to improve performance for the content filtering.
  • Update of NetUpdate The NetUpdate functionality is now able to automatically fetch and deploy critical updates.
  • Comprehensive language support for the text analysis The text analysis of Netfilter is important for intelligent and dynamic analysis of content. The text analysis now also supports Unicode.
  • Improved performance Various improvements to the filter engines have been implemented.

NetOp Netfilter - System Requirements

Platforms supported

  • Netfilter Proxy Server: Windows NT, 2000, 2003 , 2008 (incl. all server editions)
  • Netfilter Admin: Windows NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista
  • Client PCs: All operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux ...), Internetbrowsers with configurable proxy settings
  • eClient module: Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP/Vista
  • Business Desktop: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, requires Netfilter with MySQL