URL Filtering
URL Filtering enables organizations to control and secure web access by allowing or blocking websites based on predefined policies, categories, domains, or URLs. It helps prevent access to malicious, phishing, and unauthorized websites, improves user productivity, reduces security risks, and ensures compliance through centralized policy management and real-time enforcement.
What You'll Learn
- How to create a new URL Filtering policy
- How to define allowed or blocked websites using URL rules
- How to configure deployment settings for a URL Filtering policy
- How to assign the policy to selected endpoints
- How to monitor deployment status and verify successful policy application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL Filtering?
URL Filtering allows administrators to control access to websites by creating policies that either allow or block specific URLs or domains on managed endpoints.
Can I deploy a URL Filtering policy to specific devices?
Yes. During deployment you can choose the target scope and assign the policy to selected endpoints instead of deploying it to all devices.
Can multiple websites be added to the same policy?
Yes. A single URL Filtering policy can contain multiple URL or domain entries, allowing administrators to manage website access from one policy.
Can I edit a URL Filtering policy after creating it?
Yes. Existing policies can be modified by updating the URL list, deployment settings, or other policy parameters before redeploying.
How can I verify that the policy was successfully deployed?
The URL Filtering deployment page displays the deployment status, progress, and completion state for each assigned endpoint, allowing administrators to confirm successful policy application.