Surf Control 5.5 manual Monitor Settings for Users, Option Description

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THE WEB FILTER MANAGER

Users

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1Select one or multiple users in the Summary User Information pane.

2Click Delete User(s) in the Monitored Users Tasks box, or right-click the selected user(s) and click Delete User(s) from the menu.

3Click Yes to confirm deletion or click No to cancel.

The user has now been removed from the Web Filter Manager. For further instructions on purging the database, see Chapter 11 "Purge” on page 130.

Monitor Settings for Users

You can select which file types a user can be monitored for from the Monitor settings. Any custom file type groups you create will also be available.

Table 6-4User Monitoring Options

Option

Description

Unmonitor

The user’s Internet activity is not monitored.

 

 

Monitor default file types

Only the default file types (certain Web page types) are monitored. See

 

"Monitor Settings" on page 39 for details on default file types.

 

 

Monitor custom file types

You can choose which file types you want to monitor for selected users.

 

See "The Default Monitor Settings" on page 9 for details of the supplied

 

file type groups.

 

Note: Monitoring too many File Types can impact on the performance of

 

Web Filter. If you suspect a certain file type is being accessed

 

significantly, select the file type and monitor it for a set period of

 

time.

 

 

 

 

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Surf Control 5.5 manual Monitor Settings for Users, Option Description

5.5 specifications

Surf Control 5.5 is a robust web filtering and security software designed for organizations seeking comprehensive internet safety and enhanced productivity. With the increasing reliance on the internet for business operations, it becomes imperative to utilize tools that not only ensure secure browsing but also improve workplace efficiency. Surf Control 5.5 offers a range of features that cater to these needs effectively.

One of the standout features of Surf Control 5.5 is its powerful web filtering capabilities. The software employs a robust categorization system that classifies websites into various categories such as social media, gambling, adult content, and more. This allows administrators to set policies that restrict access to non-work-related sites, leading to improved employee focus and reduced distractions during work hours.

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