Page 110 SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance Administrator’s Guide
Configuring the Websense Enterprise Content Fil t er
Websense is a third party software package that allows you to use Internet content filtering through
the SonicWALL. Select Websense Enterprise from the Content Filter Type menu.
Customization of the Cont en t Filte r List is no t av ailabl e if yo u se lect Webse nse as your s ourc e for
content filtering.
Restrict Web Features
Select any of the following applications to block:
Block:
ActiveX
ActiveX is a programming language that embeds scripts in Web pages. Malicious progr ammers
can use ActiveX to delete files or compromise security. Select the ActiveX check box to block
ActiveX controls.
Java
Java is used to dow nload and run small program s, called applets, on Web s ites. It is safer than
ActiveX since it has built-in security mechanisms. Select the Java check box t o block Ja va
applets from the network.
Cookies
Cookies are used by Web servers to track Web usage and remember user id enti ty . Cooki es can
also compromise users' priva cy by tracking Web activ ities. Select the Cookies chec k box to
disable Cookies.