![]() Supported operating systems include Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP with at least SP2, Windows Vista and Windows 7. System requirements vary depending on which installation mode you choose to use (gateway or simple proxy mode). If you plan on installing it in the Simple Proxy Mode, make sure you have a router that you can set up to block ports or traffic forwarding before purchase. The information provided (manuals) lists some of the supported routers and how to configure them to work with GFI WebMonitor. Also, in the Simple Proxy Mode, you must have a router that supports port blocking or traffic forwarding. The simple proxy mode is an alternative installation if you do not have your own internet gateway server, but you will still need to install GFI WebMonitor on a dedicated computer. ![]() Although I initially thought differently, GFI WebMonitor must be installed on the user’s machine, not through GFI servers. There are two ways to install the GFI WebMonitor either on a company’s internet gateway server (Gateway Mode) or as a simple proxy server (Simple Proxy Mode). Lastly, the Unified Protection Edition is what the name implies, which is a combined edition with features of both the WebFilter and WebSecurity Editions. WebSecurity is also able to protect employees from phishing sites. The WebSecurity Edition is used to block or control software downloads, MSN and MS Live Messenger IM (instant messaging) usage and to scan downloads with the use of anti-virus and spyware detection engines. This edition is also capable of scheduling web filtering based on the needs of the company, such as blocking access to personal webmail or entertainment sites during the work day other than at specific times like employee break times. Website categories are determined through the built-in WebGrade database. The WebFilter Edition allows you to control employees’ internet access by filtering and blocking certain categories of websites or specific websites. GFI WebMonitor comes in three editions including the WebFilter Edition, the WebSecurity Edition, and the Unified Protection Edition. This review is based on studying the features and installation procedures for each edition of the software. In most cases, I install and test the software that I review, but this time it was not possible because of the limitations of my test network. Also, it can be used to protect the business with the use of the web filtering, anti-virus, anti-phishing and malware detection that is part of the software depending on which edition of it is purchased and installed. NET Framework 2.GFI WebMonitor is an internet monitoring software that businesses can use to enforce their company’s Internet Usage Policy. Win 2000 (SP4) or 2003, MS ISA Server 2004 or later, IE 6 and. GFI WebMonitor lowers the risk of social engineering by blocking access to phishing websites through the use of an auto-updatable database of phishing URLs Using this multiple anti-virus engine approach drastically decreases the time to obtain virus signatures, thereby reducing the possibility of infection. It also scans all files for viruses, spyware and malware using multiple anti-virus engines. This solution lets you filter the sites that your users can browse whilst blocking access to websites in particular categories, such as adult, online gaming, personal email, P2P and travel websites.įurthermore, GFI WebMonitor allows you to monitor user downloads in real-time, letting you block file-types such as mp3s. GFI WebMonitor uses WebGrade, which is a 100% human-reviewed site categorization database including over 205,000,000 URLs. This helps boost employee productivity by allowing total control over what your employees can access online, in real-time. Research by IDC shows that up to 40% of employee internet activity is non-work related! GFI WebMonitor for ISA/TMG Server helps network administrators control employees? browsing habits, and monitor downloads to ensure they are virus free. Ideal for SMB needs, GFI WebMonitor is used by thousands of customers and is available at an unbeatable price. GFI WebMonitor lets you control your Internet users? website-browsing habits and monitor downloads in real-time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Publisher review for GFI WebMonitor 2009 2009: ![]()
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