Lightspeed Systems

Filtering

Trying to block inappropriate content — without hindering learning opportunities?

Overview

Filtering is a necessity in schools, for student safety and CIPA compliance and network security. But in order to filter effectively and efficiently, schools must do more than just install an Internet filter.

They have to stay ahead of the kids, ensuring that proxy tunnels don’t allow users to bypass the filter and access inappropriate sites. They have to monitor and report on the effectiveness of the filtering, including reviewing blocked and visited sites. They have to ensure that over-blocking doesn’t limit the educational potential of the Internet, and that under-blocking doesn’t compromise student safety. And they have to do all these things in an under-staffed, budget-constrained environment.

Your school’s Internet filter serves many important purposes that help make your school network a powerful resource for safe and secure learning. Effective, intelligent filtering requires that you meet the goals of filtering while addressing its inherent challenges.