The most comprehensive solution
for the web available today.
An enterprise-grade security solution for
use within schools and Local Authorities
Brightfilter fully understand the risks involved when children are online. When choosing a solution to protect the most vulnerable members of our society, educators cannot afford to compromise on securing the web for its users.
The most comprehensive solution available
Webwasher for education (now McAfee Web Gateway) from Brightfilter provides an enterprise-grade security solution for use within schools and Local Authorities. As used by key global financial institutions as well as some of the UK's largest employers, the technology and innovation within the product far exceeds the capabilities of the competition. Leveraging a configuration specifically designed to meet the security challenges faced by Education today, Brightfilter have already successfully integrated Webwasher EDU into UK educational establishments from single schools to LA-wide organisations such as Birmingham Grid for Learning.
Stop ALL Anonymous proxies
Protects all common Web protocols and even looks inside SSL encrypted HTTPS traffic.
The anonymous proxy - the bane of the IT Administrators life - Webwasher completely secures the network from these security threats through the analysis of all HTTP and HTTPS web-traffic.
Approved URL Filtering
The McAfee Web Gateway URL filter list (SmartFilter) uses a blend of commercial databases from N2H2, Secure Computing and McAfee to provide the most accurate level of filtering available in the market today. Note: IWF Compliant, CIPA Compliant, Official BECTA Accreditation pending.
Heuristic scanning and Content Filtering
One step beyond the traditional filter list, McAfee Web Gateway scans the content of the web page against any criteria you specify. Offensive terms and words can be changed as well as dynamically removing content from the webpage before it is delivered to the user.
Powered by TrustedSource
TrustedSource™ global intelligence provides an unequaled view of threats worldwide and provides the advantage of pro-actively identifying new threats before any other global system.
SecureCache - A more efficient and secure method of caching content
Cached files are not duplicated (thereby saving space) and automatically re-scanned when a virus signature update is received and before it is delivered. New caching engine uses more efficient HTTP/1.1 proxy technology - a technology which open-source is yet to match.
Reporting
Reporting on user activity is critical for schools today, Webwasher provides accurate logs which are analysed off-box covering a huge variety of metrics - examples being: types of websites viewed, time online, amount of data transferred etc. All available in an automated, customised HTML or .PDF format emailed straight to those who need to know.
Proactive Anti-Malware protection
Uses a combination of several proactive intent analysis filters and a signature-based anti-virus engine to stop known and unknown threats. McAfee Web Gateway (Webwasher) Proactive Security filters detect blended or yet unknown malware, while its signature-based anti-virus engine is used to detect known threats.
Inbound and outbound protection in one comprehensive solution
McAfee Web Gateway (Webwasher) reduces costs by completely integrating numerous protections in one single and easy to manage appliance that would otherwise require multiple stand-alone products.
Designed for scalability and unmatched processing speed
Peace of mind that your Web gateway is secured with a solution that grows with your organization and supports the many facilities and users you have to protect, and is designed to protect against new threats come down the road.
Positioned at the school or Local Authority gateway
High performance proxy scalable from a single school to and entire Local Authority. Prevents attacks before they reach vulnerable hosts; ensures no attacks infiltrate the school network or users. Built in bandwidth and advertising filters save costs on hardware, bandwidth and networking infrastructure - as well a protecting your users from unpredictable web content.
Easy to install and deploy
McAfee Web Gateway (Webwasher) appliances come completely preinstalled and supplied with a proven default configuration that allows fast, easy, and error-free deployment.
Comprehensive Security Out-of-the-box
The unique Security Shield monitor ensures a secure configuration without loopholes, and always up-to-date anti-malware, anti-spam, and URL data. An update mechanism allows remote network-based updates and maintenance of the appliance.
