Block Downloads From the Internet

Block File Downloads with BrowseControl’s Download Filter

BrowseControl’s Download Filter provides a list of file extensions that you (or your network administrator) can use to customize file download permissions on a per-user, per-device, or per-workgroup basis.

BrowseControl seamlessly integrated with the CurrentWare console, allowing you to combine the power of BrowseControl with your existing CurrentWare products in just a few clicks.

^{Note: BrowseControl’s Download Filter blocks downloads on HTTP websites. Support for HTTPS websites is in development with a target release in 2023.}

File Types That Can Be Blocked From Download

BrowseControl’s Download Filter provides a list of file extensions that you (or your network administrator) can use to customize file download permissions on a per-user, per-device, or per-workgroup basis.

BrowseControl’s download filter can block an extensive list of file types, preventing your employees from downloading files that may be potentially dangerous or otherwise not necessary for completing their work-related projects.

Filetype Permission Levels in BrowseControl

BrowseControl’s download blocker has two permission types – allowed, and blocked

Allowed List

File types placed in the “allowed” list will be explicitly enabled for download, allowing your employees to download these file types unimpeded. You should only add filetypes to your allowed list that you have deemed reasonably safe or that are critical for day-to-day operations within your organization.

Blocked List

File types placed in the blocked list for a given user, machine, or workgroup will be explicitly not permitted for download by them. File types that you have deemed to be unnecessarily risky, unproductive, or otherwise inappropriate should be added to this list.