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Protect your network & maximize productivity with internet filtering
CurrentWare’s web filtering and monitoring software prevents misuse of the internet in the workplace—even on Terminal Server and Remote Desktop Services!
- Track Employee Productivity
- Enforce Internet Use Policies
- Block Inappropriate & Malicious Websites
*No credit card required · 14-day free trial · Easy setup
700+ organizations trust CurrentWare's employee monitoring software for visibility & control
How to Manage Employee Internet Use With CurrentWare
Restrict Employee Internet Access
BrowseControl is the best web filter for blocking internet sites at work
- Block websites based on category, URL, domain, or IP address
- Customize internet restrictions for each user, device, or department
- Schedule unique internet restrictions throughout the day
Monitor Employee Internet Use
BrowseReporter is the best employee monitoring software for tracking internet use
- See how much time is spent on unproductive web browsing
- Compare active time vs idle time to see which websites are being actively browsed and which are in the background
- Noisy data such as CDNs and advertisements are filtered out; the reports show actual employee internet usage
Track & Restrict Uploads/Downloads
Ensure your users are not uploading/downloading malicious or inappropriate files with advanced visibility and control over their file transfers.
- Monitor and restrict file transfers to the web, removable media, network share drives, and more
- Audit user file transfers for evidence of data theft and policy violations
- Improve bandwidth availability by prevening users from downloading unnecessary files
Top Reasons Organizations Restrict Certain Websites on the Corporate Network
90% Malware Protection
57% Protect Sensitive Data
84% Block Inappropriate Sites
46% Avoid Bandwidth Issues
83% Prevent Unacceptable Behavior
45% Increase Employee Productivity
66% Legal Liability & Compliance
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What customers say about CurrentWare
4.8 / 5
Across the whole CurrentWare Suite.
4.7 / 5
90% of reviewers would recommend BrowseControl (average likelihood to recommend: 9 out of 10).
CASE STUDY
Shady Maple Transforms Their Productivity With Internet Filtering and Monitoring Software
Being able to identify negative browsing trends and put a stop to them within a couple of hours has meant that our employees are focused on the job almost all of the time. We have become an extremely efficient workforce.
Real-Time Employee Computer Activity Dashboards & Reports
Improve business intelligence with advanced insights into web browsing, app usage, bandwidth consumption, productivity, and more!
- Identify productivity leaks
- Enforce company policies
- Detect software waste
FREE DOWNLOAD
Internet Use Policy Template
Download this FREE internet use policy to set standards for acceptable internet usage in your organization.
- Disclose the organization’s intent to monitor internet use
- Communicate acceptable standards for technology use
- Describe your users’ rights and responsibilities
CurrentWare’s Key Features
User Activity Monitoring
Track web browsing, software use, search queries, and more
Screenshot Monitoring
Take automatic screenshots or remotely view desktops
Track Software Usage
Get insights into software usage trends in your organization
Transparent & Stealth Modes
Run silently in the background or provide notice of monitoring
Block USB & Other Devices
Set full access, read only or no access on storage devices
Allowed List Device Whitelist
Allow only authorized storage devices to be used
Block File Transfers
Prevent files from being transferred to portable storage
Reports DLP Activity Reports
Track file transfers, storage device use, file operations, and more
Block Websites
Block websites based on URLs & content categories
Block Downloads/Uploads
Prevent uploading and downloading based on file type
Application Blacklisting
Block specific Windows applications from launching
PC Power Management
Remotely track and control PC power states
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
Solutions That Work Across Industries
Tailored controls that help you meet industry standards, boost efficiency, and protect sensitive data across remote and in-office teams.
Healthcare
HIPAA-ready controls to protect PHI with USB management and insider-threat visibility.
Government
Cybersecurity and policy enforcement aligned to NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
Legal Services
Keep client data protected, billable hours productive, and software costs in check.
Manufacturing
Productivity monitoring and internet visibility for both the shop floor and back office.
Financial Services
Enforce access policies and protect sensitive financial data with audit-ready trails.
Schools & Libraries
CIPA-compliant web filtering to qualify for E-Rate and keep students safe online.
Small Business Employee Productivity
Track unproductive web browsing and idle time to detect time-wasting
Managed Service Providers
Deliver the monitoring, data-loss prevention, and web filtering your clients need, now with faster deployment, and easier management.
Built to Support Your Compliance Program
Discover how organizations use CurrentWare’s employee monitoring software to improve visibility, strengthen compliance efforts, and manage employee activity more effectively.
- CMMC Compliance →
CMMC
Endpoint Restriction to Protect CUI & FCI
- NIST 800-171 Compliance →
NIST 800-171/53
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information
- ISO 27001 Compliance →
ISO 27001
Increase the Maturity of Your ISO27K ISMS
- HIPAA Compliance →
HIPAA
HIPAA protects sensitive patient data
- Cyber Essentials Compliance →
Cyber Essentials
Critical Security Controls For Your Assessment
- GDPR Compliance →
GDPR
EU’s data protection and privacy law
- NERC CIP Compliance →
NERC CIP
Protect TCAs & BCSI From Insider Threats
- CIPA Compliance for Education →
CIPA for Education
Qualify for the FCC’s E-Rate Program
Pick & Plug Into Your Existing Stack
CurrentWare works alongside the identity, security, and directory tools you already use, including support for SAML, OIDC, and CEF standards. Cloud connectors are on the way.
- Tested & supported
- Generic standards (SAML, OIDC, CEF)
- On the roadmap (Cloud)
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