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Using Browser Protection and Web
Filtering
Browser protection, based on McAfee SiteAdvisor
users against web-based threats:
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A safety rating for each website.
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A safety report for each website that includes a detailed description of test results and feedback
submitted by users and site owners.
The web filtering module, available with some versions of Total Protection Service, provides features
for regulating access to websites. Policy options allow administrators to control access to sites based
on their safety rating, the type of content they contain, and their URL or domain name.
Contents
Browser protection features
How safety ratings are compiled
Safety icons and balloons protect during searches
SiteAdvisor menu protects while browsing
Safety reports provide details
Information that browser protection sends to McAfee
Installing browser protection during policy updates
Web filtering features
Enabling and disabling browser protection via policy
Enabling and disabling browser protection at the client computer
Block and warn sites by safety ratings
Block and warn sites by content
Authorize and prohibit sites by URL or domain
Customizing messages for users
Viewing browsing activity
Web Filtering report
Best practices (browser protection)
Frequently asked questions
Browser protection features
As browser protection runs on client computers, it notifies users about threats they might encounter
when searching or browsing websites by displaying the following:
Safety rating for each site and site resource
®
, displays information to safeguard client computer
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