Filtering Templates for ComSifter CS-1 Models
Filter Template Overview
The ComSifter CS-1 model is a single-filter appliance. To provide protection for the network, four (4) filting templates are provided as a starting point and can be customized as needed. ComSifter User Guides provide additional detail on modifying filters to meet the needs of the network.
Level 1Recommended for educational settings with very young children, or environments where stricter security policies are required.
- Incorporates very strict filtering and minimal downloading capabilities
- Pornography, hate, hacking, and gambling categories are not allowed
- Web-based email is not allowed (e.g., Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail™)
- File downloading and file extensions are not allowed (e.g., EXE, MP3, DLL, AVI)
- Automatic program updates may not work
Level 2
Suggested for primary or elementary educational settings.
- Pornography, hate, hacking, and gambling categories are not allowed
- Web-based email is not allowed (e.g., Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail™)
- File downloading and file extensions not allowed are limited to EXE and MP3
Level 3
Oriented for middle or junior high school environments.
- Pornography, hate, hacking, and gambling categories are not allowed
- Web-based email is allowed
- The MP3 file extension is not allowed or downloadable
Level 4
Proposed use is for public access points—kiosks, library terminals, high school or collegiate environments, as well as filtered adult use.
- Pornography is not allowed
- Web-based email is allowed
- All files and extensions are allowed