Compliance and Policy Enforcement
Cisco Umbrella offers a robust solution for managing internet access to comply with internal policies and external regulations. Whether you need to enforce acceptable web use internally or meet compliance standards like CIPA for internet safety, Umbrella provides features like category-based content filtering, allow/block lists, and SafeSearch browsing enforcement. This allows organizations to effectively control their user's internet access and ensure adherence to necessary guidelines.
Category-Based Content Filtering
With over 80 content categories covering millions of domains and billions of web pages, Cisco Umbrella's web content filtering software gives administrators granular control over which sites users can access. The platform allows for setting content filtering levels as high, moderate, or low, or creating custom lists tailored to specific needs. This flexibility ensures that organizations can strike the right balance between allowing access and maintaining security.
Allow and Block Lists
Cisco Umbrella empowers administrators to create allow and block lists, enabling them to control access to specific sites regardless of the content filtering settings. The platform supports unlimited entries in these lists and offers bulk upload functionality for streamlined administration. This feature ensures that organizations can enforce access policies effectively, reducing the risk of unauthorized content access.
Block Bypass and SafeSearch Enforcement
Umbrella's block bypass feature allows designated individuals to access specific web filtering categories or domains that are typically blocked, providing tailored access to necessary resources. Additionally, the platform enforces SafeSearch filters for major search engines like Google, YouTube, and Bing, ensuring that users are protected from explicit content in search results. This proactive approach helps organizations maintain a secure browsing environment.
Flexible Policy Enforcement and Management
Cisco Umbrella offers flexible, location-aware enforcement that allows users to be assigned to policies with varying internet restrictions based on their network status. Administrators can create personalized block pages with branding and customization options, as well as delegate access to approved users to bypass these pages. The web-based console provides straightforward policy setup and management, enabling organizations to easily monitor and adjust internet access controls.