User manual BT INTERNET ACCESS CONTROL

[. . . ] Internet Access Control application assists you in limiting the amount of time employees can spend on the Internet, and protects them from Web content that might be considered objectionable and harmful. Internet Access Control combines two full-featured applications to create the perfect solution: · · Internet Access Control Content Screening All functions of the Internet Access Control application are accessed from the from the BT Business Hub interface. When required, you specify a particular computer by selecting the computer name that you assigned to it as part of the computer setup process. You are always the first line of defence when it comes to your employee's access. [. . . ] 5. Note: Schedules that span midnight may produce unexpected results. For example, if you set a schedule for weekends from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, the schedule runs from 8:00 PM Saturday night through 6:00 AM Monday morning. To add multiple days and times, click ADD TIME PERIOD and repeat the previous steps. After you are satisfied with the settings you have selected, click the SAVE button on the lower right of the screen. 3 Viewing a Restriction Schedule To view the restriction schedule for a specific computer, from the Select a Computer dropdown list, select the computer name. The page is automatically updated to display the restriction schedule for the selected computer. This page displays the restrictions applied to each computer on your network. The page also provides details about the restriction categories that have been assigned and displays a graphical calendar that indicates the time intervals that each category is blocked or allowed. Note: The Default computer in the dropdown list is a placeholder for any new computers that join the home network. For example, if you buy a new computer or bring a laptop home from work for the first time, when you add this new computer to your home network it automatically acquires the default access configuration you have specified. To view the schedule for a different category, click the oval bullet next to the category. The page is automatically updated and a summary of the schedule for the category is displayed. Each category has one of three designations: · · All Allowed - No restrictions exist for this category of applications. Partially Allowed - The associated category is blocked only for certain time periods. For more detailed information, including time and day that the specified application is partially blocked, click the oval bullet located to the left of the category name. The calendar display at the right of the screen is updated to indicate for which time and day of the week the specified application is blocked. Not Allowed - The associated category is blocked at all times and cannot be accessed from the selected computer. · To restore the settings to the original default state, click RESTORE DEFAULTS. Content Screening The Content Screening section of the Internet Access Control application provides the highest level of protection available by: · · · Providing the most up-to-date screening lists available. Providing access to sites that you have defined as approved. Using Content Screening, you can block access to known sites that promote objectionable content and approve a list of sites for your employees to visit. Each time a Web site is accessed from the specified computer, the Web site address is checked against an online database of harmful and questionable Web site addresses. If the requested Web site falls into a category that is restricted and that category is indicated to be screened, access to the site is denied and a message is sent to the browser window on the computer informing the user that access for that Web site is blocked. In addition to Web sites being listed in the database, you can block access to any specific site by manually adding it to the blocked list. Similarly, if you wish to block access to a specific category of content, but would like to allow access to a particular site that would normally be blocked in that category, you can permit access to a specific Web site by adding it to the approved list. Content Categories To make it easier to block undesirable content, a number of content categories have been developed. Professional researchers working with a third-party maintain a database of Web site addresses that fall under specified content categories. [. . . ] Category Adult/Sexually Explicit Description Sites of a prurient nature that advertise adult products, services, stories, animation, images, online groups, graphics, or photography. Advertisements Arts & Entertainment Chat Criminal skills Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco Note: Sites regarding sexual health, breast cancer, or sexually transmitted diseases are not included (except in graphic examples) Banner Ad Servers Programming guides, downloadable clips, discussion forums, online magazines and reviews, celebrity fan sites, horoscopes, online greeting cards, jokes or comics, broadcasting firms and technologies, book reviews and promotions, museums, galleries, and artist sites Web-based chat Instructions on performing illegal acts; plagiarism/cheating (including sale of research papers) Recipes, instructions, or kits for manufacturing or growing illegal substances; glamorizing, encouraging, or instructing on the use of illegal substances; promotional sites; information on "legal highs;" distributing illegal substances for a charge; displaying, selling, or detailing use of paraphernalia. Note: Sites that discuss medicinal drug use, industrial hemp use, or public debate on the issue of legalizing certain drug are not included; nor are sites sponsored by a public or private agency that provides educational information on drug use Educational institutions or sites; distance education and trade schools (including online courses); online teacher resources Stock quotes or tickers, fund rates; online stock or equity trading; online banking and bill pay services; investing advice or contacts for trading securities; money management/investment services or firms; general finances; accountancy, actuaries, banks, mortgages, and general insurance companies Recipes, cooking instructions, food products, and wine advisors; restaurants, cafes, eateries, pubs and bars; food and drink magazines or reviews Online gambling or lottery web sites; Education Finance & Investment Food & Drink Gambling 8 information or advice for placing wagers, participating in lotteries, gambling, or running numbers; virtual casinos and offshore gambling; virtual sports leagues and sports picks or betting pool. Games Glamour & Intimate Apparel Government & Politics Hate Note: Casino/Hotel/Resort sites that do not feature online gambling or provide gaming tips are categorized under All Other Categories Game playing or downloading, game or contest hosting; tips and advice on games or obtaining cheat codes; journals or magazines dedicated to gaming Intimate apparel modelling; model fan pages; fitness models/sports celebrities; online fashion/glamour magazines; modelling information and agencies Government services such as taxation, armed forces, customs bureaus, or emergency services; local government sites; political debates, canvassing, election information; local, national, and international political sites Advocating or inciting degradation or attack of specified populations or institutions based on associations such as religion, race, nationality, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation; promoting a political or social agenda that is supremacist in nature; Holocaust revisionist/denial sites; coercion or recruitment for membership in a gang or cult; militancy or extremist; flagrantly insensitive or offensive material. Note: Does not include news, historical, or press incidents that may include the above criteria (except in graphic examples) General health; medical information about ailments, conditions, and drugs; medical reference; medical procedures (including elective and cosmetic surgery); alternative therapies; prescription medicines; hospital or medical insurance; dentistry, optometry, and medical-related sites; promoting self-healing; psychology, self-help books, and organizations Employment agencies, contractors, job listings, career information; career searches, careernetworking groups. Child-oriented sites and sites published by children Home life and family-related topics, including gay/lesbian/bisexual (non-pornographic sites), weddings, births, and funerals; foreign cultures, socio-cultural information Newspapers online; headline news sites, newswire services, and personalized news Health & Medicine Job Search & Career Development Kid's Sites Lifestyle & Culture News 9 Personals and Dating Photo Searches Religion Sex Education Search Engines Shopping Sports Streaming Media Unrated Violence/Offensive Weapons services; weather sites Singles listings, matchmaking and dating services; advice for dating or relationships; romance tips and suggestions Sites that provide resources for photo and image searches Churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship; any faith or religious beliefs, including non-traditional religions (such as Wicca and witchcraft) Pictures or text advocating the proper use of contraceptives; sites relating to discussion about the use of contraceptives; discussion sites on how to talk to your partner about diseases, pregnancy and respecting boundaries. 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