Suggested Settings

The ability to customize is part of what makes the bsecure Filter the best you can find. Each section below provides step-by-step instructions based on your situation. You may wish to make the filter stronger or weaker than our recommendations, depending on the level of security and accountability of your exact need. If you have any questions, our qualified support team can answer your questions.

Choose the link below for settings according to your situation:

• Website Lists
• Application Control
• Categories
• Instant Messenger Filter
• Options
• Activity Report Settings
• Scheduled Scans
• Personal Firewall

Suggested Filter Settings for Website Lists

Activate the white-list only setting, follow these steps:

• Double click the Green Light bulb in the control panel or the bsecure Desktop Icon.
• Type your password.
• Click the Content Filter button.
• Click Website Lists.
• Check Allow only above sites check box.
  • Type web address of any approved sites.
  • Click the Add button.
  • Repeat as necessary.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK to return to main menu.

Suggested Settings for Application Control

• Check all applications unless there are any specifically used by the company.

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Suggested Settings for Categories

• Check all categories except those necessary for company business. Note: A white list may make this option unnecessary.

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Suggested Settings for Instant Messaging Filter

• If IM applications aren't completely blocked, use the Enable Stealth IM Filtering and Notify Incoming IM messageoptions.

Suggested Settings for Options

• Disable Password Override.
• Increase the Safety Lockpercentage slider.

Suggested Setting for Activity Reporting

• In the E-mail Addresses tab, enter e-mail address that will receive weekly activity reports.
• In the Options tab, select Collect and Send the Reports

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Suggested Setting for Antivirus scheduled scans

• Use the default daily scan (midnight) or edit this scan to run at a time of your choosing.

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Suggested Setting for the Personal Firewall

• Under Security Settings, choose the port blocking level (low, medium, or high) that best fits your company's requirements.

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