Basic Configuration
How does Websense deal with public proxies?
Public proxy servers on the Internet offer anonymous Internet browsing. Users send their URL requests through these remote sites rather than sending them directly from the desktop. Public proxies typically allow the user to enter a destination URL on the site’s Web page. The requested page is then fetched through the public proxy’s system, rather [...]
How to create a policy and assign it to specific users in Websense
Create your own policies to apply different levels of Internet filtering to different clients (users or machines) in your network. You can create as many policies as you need to customize filtering for your organization. To create a policy in Websense Manager: Right-click in the navigation tree, and then select Add Policy. Enter a name (1-25 [...]
How to Configure Email Notification for System Alerts – Websense
Websense software can notify you via email when certain events occur, such as database download failure or Websense subscription expiration.  Use the Server > Settings > Alerts and Notifications screen in Websense Manager to set your notification preferences: Check the Email Alerts box to enable the configuration options for sending notifications via email. Enter the IP address or [...]
How to add a new Category Set under Websense
Adding a Category Set is necessary when you want to customize how Websense filters sites during different days or time periods, or for different people. The following steps will guide you in adding a new Category Set: From the file menu, select Actions > Add Category Set. The Add Category Set dialog box appears. Enter a name for [...]