The Security Centre

WebMarshal v 6.1 Includes:

• Includes HTTPS support, Plugin for ISA, IM/Application control and a Real Time Dashboard!
• Provides a categorised database of more than 60 million websites sorted into 50+ categories of related content.
• Detect and prevent access to known spyware, adware and phishing sites utilising plugin technology from CounterSpy and PestPatrol
• Analyse, detect and restrict all inappropriate web traffic - download, videos, mp3 music, program downloads, spyware and P2P traffic such as Kazaa
• WebMarshal virus checks of all downloads and uploads using multiple, ultra fast DLL based scanners such as Sophos or the inbuilt McAfee option
• Complete, comprehensive, detailed logging and reporting on all user activity - drill down reports into individual web activity, bandwidth used etc
• Self learning - WebMarshal actively scans and analyses page content "on the fly" and adds URL's to its database automatically
• Filtering of all web traffic by text content, file types, file size, and more
• Flexible quota management. Restrict "personal" browsing to a certain time allowance per day, or perhaps to lunchtimes only.
• Filtering can be implemented by Windows domain account login, Novell NDS login, or workstation name / IP address
• Automated local creation of URL lists based on realtime page analysis
• Utilise multiple Realtime Blacklists (RBLS) - automatically denying access to known spyware, phishing and other dangerous websites
• WebMarshal can run on its own or as a plugin to Microsoft ISA Server or up / downstream chaining to other proxy servers
• Administrative monitoring of pages requested by users in real time
• Optional SmartFilter Category Blacklist gives an additional layer of security for blocking known websites if required. This blacklist database is reviewed by humans, and is updated daily

To request a quotation please email The Security Team and let use know of how many users you have within you organisation.

What is WebMarshal?

WebMarshal is a software product known as a "web proxy" which is used for management, control and compliance of your company's Web browsing.

It allows your organisation to provide safe, controlled access to the Internet.
When a user on your network requests access to a web page, the request goes through WebMarshal. WebMarshal then checks the requested web page against a set of rules that you define (your internet access policy). WebMarshal then scans the page for its content - viruses, profanity, appropriateness, bomb making, adult themes, time wasting etc - a whole host of things..

Then if the rules allow, and the user is allowed access, and if WebMarshal deems the page is "safe", WebMarshal fetches the page and sends it to the users browser.

It does all this instantly and transparently to your users - affording them a safe Internet browsing experience.

WebMarshal is unique in being completely customisable.  It is so much more than a traditional blacklist such as Websense or Surfcontrol that it is difficult to compare.  Using WebMarshal you decide how open or closed you wish web browsing to be.

Can WebMarshal stop phishing attacks and deny access to "fake" websites?

Yes it can using a variety of techniques.  As well as looking for "known" phishing sites, WebMarshal can also scan the content of a page using "Text Censor Scripts" which will be able to identify known phishing scams. It can also block known phishing websites. Additional anti-phishing technology is being incorporated into the product all the time.

To stop the initial phishing email, we recommend using MailMarshal - the very best email content security tool available today.

Can WebMarshal allow lunch time surfing? 

Yes it can. An extremely versatile rule set allows you to create a policy which will grant access to permitted websites for a particular group of users between certain times of the day.

Using WebMarshal can I limit how much people actually surf?

Absolutely. By assigning quota limits you can cap either how much time is spent online or you can limit how much bandwidth is consumed, or even both! As part of the same flexible rule options you can integrate quota usage seamlessly.

Can WebMarshal categorise websites it has analysed / people have visited before?

Yes, by adding websites to various categories either during a blocking or non-blocking scenario, you can make other rules more "intelligent." WebMarshal is a learning application, so becomes more effective at enforcing your Acceptable Use Policy the more it is used.

Does WebMarshal come with an out-of the box configuration that I can use straight away?

Yes. Although very minor adjustments will be needed to switch certain rules on and off, you can start filtering and reporting on what people can do online within a few minutes of installation. If you need additional support you can always contact helpdesk@newtonit.co.uk

Can WebMarshal start blocking things like pornography straight away?

Yes, Of course!