Different ways of controlling access
The methods available for monitoring and controlling Internet access range from manual and educational methods to fully automated systems designed to scan, inspect, rate and control web activity.
Common web access control mechanisms include:
• establishing and implementing a well-written usage policy in the organization on proper Internet, email, and computer conduct
• installing monitoring tools that record and report on Internet usage
• implementing policy-based tools that capture, rate, and block URLs.
The final method is the focus of this topic. The following information shows how the filters interact and how to use them to your advantage.