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How to block file downloading from internet on company network?

Unmanaged internet file downloading can consume most of your bandwidth. In practice, many, often most, of the files shared on peer-to-peer networks are copies of copyrighted popular music and movies.

So, it is important for organizations to monitor, control and block unwanted file downloading from internet resources.

Files can be downloaded via various ways as described below:

1. Downloading from HTTP/FTP websites.

2. Downloading from p2p networks.

3. Downloading from instant messenger buddies.

For security purpose and bandwidth saving, downloading from p2p networks shall be completely blocked in company networks. Only HTTP/FTP downloading from trusted websites can be allowed.

Instant messenger file transfer makes it convenient to share files with our friends. It is fast and secure. However, because IM is so popular, virus writers can use it to spread malicious programs. These viruses are spread, in most cases, when a person clicks a link or opens an infected file that was sent in an instant message that appeared to come from a friend. Therefore, file transfer of IM programs also put your network in danger.

“WFilter Enterprise” makes it simple to block file transfers between local network and the internet. Using WFilter, you will be able to:

1. Limit file downloading size.

2. Block web downloading by file type.

3. Block web downloading by content type. (Mime type)

4. Block p2p traffic.

5. Block file transfer via messengers.

Check below figures of WFilter settings:

You may also use WFilter to block internet access of p2p programs, block certain websites and monitor internet usage.

About the Author

Bruce is an expert in internet monitoring and filtering on business networks.

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