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Srelay – the SOCKS proxy and Relay
Srelay is a free and open source SOCKS proxy server for MacOSX , FreeBSD, Solaris and Linux.Key Features of Srelay – the SOCKS proxy and Relay: Srelay is a socks 4/5 protocol proxy server. Supports socks connect/bind request in the protocol v4, v4a, and v5. Supports socks server chaining with both v4 and v5 servers. Supports Username/Password authentication in v5 (not recommended). Testing [...]
Where to find information about Websense Remote Filtering
A technical paper is available that compiles all the existing documentation for Remote Filtering for Websense Enterprise and Websense Web Security Suite v6.3.1. This paper contains all the information needed to install, configure, and use Remote Filtering. Additional information has been added about deployment, the processing flow, and about VPN support. A complete troubleshooting process [...]
How to download the Master Database from Websense?
First-time download of the Master Database Websense Manager is the interface used to monitor Internet usage filtering, customize filtering behavior, and schedule or request database downloads. To start Websense Manager, select Start > Programs > Websense > Websense Manager. The first time you launch Websense Manager, you are asked to create a password. Enter a password [...]
How does Websense Express deal with public proxies?
Public proxy servers on the Internet offer anonymous Internet browsing. Users send their Internet 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 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 Block HTTPS traffic in Websense Content Gateway
Configure Network Agent to block HTTPS traffic by configuring the HTTPS option in the Protocol set. Select Edit in the Protocol Set pane. In the Edit Protocol Set window, expand Web and select HTTPS. Select Block. Click OK. See the Websense Web Security Suite and Websense Enterprise Administrator’s Guide chapter on blocking protocols. The link is provided below. Websense Documentation:  Websense Web Security Suite [...]
How to Filter proxied Citrix users in Websense
If Citrix users are browsing the Internet through a proxy server, a Websense initialization file must be revised to provide more accurate filtering of HTTP and FTP requests. HTTPS requests are not filtered. The file requiring updating is located on the computer running the Filtering Service that communicates with the Citrix Integration Service. Stop Filtering [...]
How to configure browsers to work with a Microsoft ISA integration
Workstations must have a web browser that supports proxy-based connections. Additionally, Java-based technology is increasingly important for complete browser functionality as more and more applications are being supported in a web-based environment. For Microsoft ISA Server integrations, web browsers at employee machines need to be configured to use the Microsoft ISA Server to handle HTTP, [...]
How to block HTTPS traffic with a Squid integration in Websense
There are two options for blocking HTTPS traffic with a Squid integration: Install Websense Network Agent, which performs protocol filtering, and configure it to block HTTPS traffic. For information about installing Network Agent, see the Websense Enterprise Installation Guide. After installation, detailed information about configuring Network Agent is provided in the Websense Enterprise Administrator’s Guide. If Squid [...]
How to Configure Cisco Content Engine and Cisco Cache Engine – Websense
Websense works as a filtering engine for the Cisco Content Engine, allowing you to enforce your organization’s Internet access policies. Once Websense is installed on your network, you must activate it within the Content Engine. This can be done through the Cisco Web-based interface or through a console or TELNET session, by following the instructions [...]