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Block Downloads & Uploads From the Internet

With BrowseControl’s file download blocker you can prevent users from downloading or uploading files from the internet, software apps, and more!

  • Improve Productivity & Security
    Reduce the risk of malware, games, and other unwanted software being introduced to your network
  • Protect Sensitive Data
    Prevent sensitive or confidential data from being transferred outside the organization
  • Reduce Bandwidth Use
    Ensure that network bandwidth is utilized efficiently by preventing unnecessary downloads and uploads
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Why Block File Downloads?

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevent employees from downloading confidential files and copying them to rogue USB devices.
  • Cybersecurity: Protect your endpoints and network by preventing the downloading of malicious software
  • Legal Liability: Prevent employees from using company resources to pirate copyrighted software
  • Bandwidth Efficiency: Prevent the downloading of large files such as videos and music that cause a significant strain on bandwidth
  • User Productivity: Prevent your users from downloading distracting video games and movies

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Fully functional. Easy to use. $6 USD user/month

How to Prevent Data Loss With CurrentWare

Go beyond restricting downloads and uploads with advanced visibility and control over the computers in your network

Block & Audit Storage Devices

Control who can use portable storage devices and set security policies to limit what devices are allowed. Monitor data transfers to removable media and network storage devices to ensure that your data security policies are being followed.

Prevent Data Loss to Cloud Platforms

Protect sensitive data against the risks of cloud file sharing sites. Block cloud storage sites/apps, restrict uploads/downloads, and monitor file transfers for high-risk or anomalous activity.

Audit User Activity for Insider Threat Risks

Monitor employee computer usage for signs of insider threats. Track file transfers, web browsing, app use, and login/logout times for high-risk, anomalous, or inappropriate activity. Receive automated alerts straight to your inbox when specific events occur.

Block High-Risk Network Ports

Block unused TCP/UDP ports to reduce the attack surface of your network. Improve data protection by mitigating the threat of data leakage over FTP, SFTP, IRC, and other high-risk network ports.​

Block Risky Sites

BrowseControl’s web content category filtering database provides you with a convenient way to block millions of websites across over 100 URL categories. Easily block users from accessing social media, porn, games, known virus-infected websites, and more!

Block Risky Sites

BrowseControl’s web content category filtering database provides you with a convenient way to block millions of websites across over 100 URL categories. Easily block users from accessing social media, porn, games, known virus-infected websites, and more!

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Fully functional. Easy to use. $12 USD user/month

AccessPatrol’s USB Control & Data Loss Prevention Features

Category Filtering

Block websites based on specific web content categories

URL Filter

Allowed list or Blocked list for specific URLs

Application Blacklisting

Block specific Windows applications from launching

Block Downloads/Uploads

Prevent uploading and downloading based on file type

Port Filter

Close unused and high-risk TCP/UDP ports

Customize Message

Display a customized warning message on blocked websites

Google Safe Search

Search engine filters prevent explicit results in search engines

Time-Based Policies

Schedule internet access and control browsing based on time

Central Web Console

Save time with a central admin console; optionally integrate Active Directory OUs or security groups

Platform Security

Protect your CurrentWare console with 2FA, passwords, privilege management, and more

Offsite Management

Extend onsite security policies to computers running outside the corporate network

SQL Server Supported

Database scaled for enterprise and large business operations using Microsoft SQL Server

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Fully functional. Easy to use. $6 USD user/month

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