Block Unwanted Websites with OpenDNS

azhar    IT     Internet Access Control, OpenDNS, Phishing Protection, Web Content Filtering

Blocking specific websites with a content blocker in a network is a dream of any network administrator but that can block some very important and required websites too. For example if you have a video monitoring going on into your network and at the same time you want to block the youtube that can mess with your configuration. A very good solution for this kind of activities is given as under;

OpenDNS

What OpenDNS can do for you? Its really an important question, the answer of this question is given as under;

• An efficient way to control and monitor your internet usage
• Web content filtering – A better way to filter undesired contents – More than 50 Categories to choose from.
• Phishing protection – Keep your users safe from phishing
• Zero downtime network – A more reliable network for you
• Faster Internet – global routing technology makes your DNS requests route automatically
• No need to buy additional hardware
• Statistics – Detailed statistics empower you to understand your network traffic
• Customization – Your logo and message on the OpenDNS Guide and block pages help communicate your organization’s Internet policy

Configure OpenDNS according to your needs by going at the under given URL;

http://www.opendns.com/

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