Re: Quick Survey - Does everyone do SOME form of "web filtering"??

[Ozzie Paez <ozpaez () SPRYNET COM>]

Hey Michael,

Companies that do research face similar issues, i.e. they have policies that
lead to filtering, but researchers often need to access sites that are being
filtered.  My experience is that all of these organizations have a by-pass
process to allow some users to access these sites.  I  also know for a fact
that Federal and State law enforcement agencies do the same.  These policies
need to be coordinated with legal, security and usually Employee Resources
because of the potential sensitivity and exposure to inappropriate/illegal
use and content downloads.  Thus, I have seen policies that require
briefings and sign-offs by management and the end users to ensure that
everyone understands applicable laws, regulations and policies involved.
When it comes to academics, as with researchers, areas such as sites that
offer, display and make available child/under age pornography are one of the
key risk factors because the download and possession of such materials is
against Federal and most state laws.  Thus, getting policies right from the
beginning is a really good idea.  Hope it helps,

Ozzie Paez

SSE/SAIC

303-332-5363



From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of SCHALIP, MICHAEL
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 9:01 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Quick Survey - Does everyone do SOME form of "web
filtering"??



Hi Folks.....



Our Board decided about 3 years ago to require "web filtering" here.  The
concern related to "academic freedom" are mitigated through a simple request
process.  If a faculty member or student finds that an instructionally
legitimate website is being blocked - all they have to do is submit a
request to have the website passed through the web filter and they are in
business.



My question:  Does everyone do some sort of web filtering?  If you *do*
filter your web access - how long have you done so?  And do you have a
"bypass" process?



Thanks,



Michael


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