It’s safe to say that almost every employee needs access to the Internet in order to do their job. However, what they don’t need to access is distracting forms of entertainment—like cat videos, personal social media, online games, etc. The Internet opens up the risk of being exposed to malware-ridden websites. How exactly can a business owner clamp down on Internet activity on the job? By equipping their network with a content filtering solution, of course.
INVEST IN A CONTENT FILTERING SOLUTION
Implementing a content filtering solution allows you to block websites and online content visited by users across your network. This can range from staff at their workstations, remote employees on their mobile devices, and even customers taking advantage of your Wi-Fi. By implementing a content filtering solution, you will enhance your business by boosting productivity and security.
Regarding employee productivity, the office likely has enough difficult-to-manage distractions as it is—like water cooler chitchat, political debates, and those who have “a case of the Mondays.” So why would you want to add virtual distractions of the web to the list? With content filtering, you can rest assured that the time employees spend online will benefit your bottom line and reinforce productivity within performance.
MAKE CYBERSECURITY YOUR TOP PRIORITY
When it comes to security, all it takes is for one user to click on the wrong link, and suddenly your network is infected with malware. There are a ton of websites designed to be a delivery system for malware, and these sites are spoofed in a variety of ways that can trick even the most experienced users. You don’t want to leave the safeguarding of your network from these sites to chance. With a content filtering solution in place, you can prevent users from visiting these dangerous sites, once and for all.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
While it’s important to keep employees out of sticky online situations, you should apply content filtering to your own computer to help keep yourself on task. Think, for example, of how embarrassing it would be if it were discovered that a website you visited that’s in your browser history was responsible for a massive, company-wide data breach. That is one apology letter that no business owner should have to write to their clients, but with a content filtering solution in place, you won’t have to.
As a bonus, Exact IT’s content filtering solution is an excellent choice for enterprises with multiple departments that need to use the Internet for various tasks. With our solution, you can filter websites on a per-user basis, giving you the power to decide who can access social media, and who cannot. This level of control ensures that your team remains focused on their work without needless distractions.
COMBAT THREATS AND BOOST PRODUCTIVITY WITH EXACT IT
DNS filtering is an effective way to protect your business and company-owned devices. It not only enhances employee productivity but also minimizes online distractions. For just $5 per endpoint, you can easily add DNS filtering to your network and ensure your business is well-protected from the inside out.
