Block Downloads From the Internet

With BrowseControl’s file download blocker you can prevent users from downloading files from the internet.

Easily customize download restriction policies based on groups of users and PCs.

 

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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: Proactively prevent the inadvertent or malicious downloading of harmful software such as malware (ransomware, viruses, worms, spyware, etc).
  • Piracy Prevention: Employers can be held liable for copyright infringement caused by their employees engaging in piracy with company resources. Piracy platforms are also a significant vector for malware transmission as they attract cybercriminals that mask malware as the intended file to be downloaded.
  • Bandwidth Efficiency: Employees that download large files such as videos and music can cause a significant strain on your bandwidth, resulting in reduced productivity from slow internet speeds.
  • Employee Productivity: Employees can abuse your network to download video games to their work machines, wasting significant work time on unnecessary distractions.
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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.

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BrowseControl Web Filtering Features

Internet Off
Internet ON/OFF

One click to completely block
users from browsing the web

URL Filter
URL Filter

Allowed list or Blocked list for
specific URLs

Category Filtering
Category Filtering

Block websites based on specific web content categories

Application Blocker
Application Blocker

Block specific Windows
applications from launching

Bandwidth Tracker
Google Safe Search

Search engine filters prevent explicit results in search engines

Customized Message
Customize Message

Display a customized warning
message on blocked websites

Download Filter
Download Filter

Block files from being downloaded from the internet

Port Filter
Port Filter

Close unused and high-risk
TCP/UDP ports

Internet Quota
Internet Quota

Set a time-based quota for
internet browsing

Internet Scheduler
Internet Scheduler

Schedule internet use policies for specific times of the day

Internet Timer
Timer

Allocate specific time for your
users to access the Internet

Stealth
Stealth Mode

Restrict internet use without
alerting users

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Centralized Console

Manage all your users from the
centralized console with Active
Directory import or syncing

Internet Off

Platform Security

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

Internet Off

Offsite Management

Extend onsite Internet usage
policies to laptops running outside
the corporate network

Internet Off

SQL Server Supported

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

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