Web Filtering and Cybersecurity Software

Pearl Echo.Suite is an incredibly feature-rich package. Some of the latest features include:

• Echo Crypto.View™ - Monitor encrypted communications. Secure sites act just like regular web sites. They can still be filtered the same way and by the same rules. The same is true for secure email. Safely view and control encrypted data (https, ssl, etc.) without the use of complicated proxy servers or Internet traffic redirection.
  
  
• Echo Smart.Capture™ - Focus on user trends while reducing monitoring and storage of non-pertinent user web activity by as much as 96%.
  
  
• HTTPSafety.Check™ - Ensure the strength of encrypted communications.
  
  
• Safe Search - Enforce Google, Bing and Yahoo Safe Search settings.
  
  
• Workstation Installation Automation - Remotely deploy Pearl Echo agents from your Pearl Echo Administration Console.
  
  
• DLP for Skype - Identify, monitor, and automatically protect sensitive information in Skype for Business.
  
  
• Web Crawler - Easily create Allow Lists with a built in search tool to identify hidden resources needed to load pages.
  
  
• Profile Investigator - Quickly report on users' profiles and active cybersecurity rules.
  
  
• Web Page Redirect - Customize what a browser displays when a user is blocked due to a security restriction.
  
  
• Advanced Report Filters - Create unlimited filters for additional report customization and more granular analytics.
  
  
• Report Classification Headings - Add customized DoD-compliant document markings with appropriate security descriptors.
  
  
• Zero 3rd-party conflicts - Run with confidence. Pearl Echo's patented cybersecurity technology integrates with Microsoft's new firewall security model.

For an exhaustive list of features, select "Show More Details" at the bottom of the Product Comparison Page.

Pearl Echo.Suite Web Filtering Software Requirements

Workstations

• Agent Workstation Hardware Requirements
  • Processor and Memory as specified by minimum Operating System requirements.
  • At least 100 MB of available disk space.
• Agent Workstation Operating System Compatibility (32 or 64 bit, Host or Virtualized)
  • Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Citrix Server, Microsoft Terminal Server (RDS)

Server Hardware Recommendations (Administration Machine)

• A Windows server or workstation with a fixed IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN).
• Example hardware specifications for a mid-size implementation (250 users) include:
  • Processor and Memory as specified by minimum Operating System requirements.
  • 1 GB RAM
  • At least 10 GB of free disk space
• Operating Systems Compatibility (32 or 64 bit, Host or Virtualized)
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7

Pearl Echo.Suite Web Filtering Software Benefits

Forrester Research finds that one in every 10 Websites is infected with malware.

Dow Chemical fires 24 employees and disciplines hundreds of others for storing and sending sexual or violent images on the company's computers.

Chevron Corporation monitors its employees' visits to cyber space; 46% were irrelevant to their jobs.

While businesses weigh the pros and cons of hooking up their employees to the Internet, executives are taking notice of Internet abuse. Employee Internet misuse and abuse is on the rise leading to computer-related firings and a growing climate of corporate misunderstanding and mistrust. Accessing pornography, chatting, gambling, investing and online shopping are the leading causes for disciplinary action or termination. Major concerns for managers are legal liability, security and reduced worker productivity. The latest business trends show a rise in the number of wrongful termination suits based upon an employer's inability to support accusations of Internet abuse or not having a clear Internet Acceptable Use Policy in place.

Pearl Echo.Suite Benefits

Increases productivity by reducing nonproductive Internet usage

Ensures a positive environment by eliminating inappropriate Internet use

Reduces the risk of unauthorized transactions and communication of sensitive data

Increases management's awareness by providing informative reports that are automatically generated and distributed

Preserves access bandwidth for planned and intended use

Simplifies administration by creating custom Internet access profiles based on existing Directory users, groups and computers

Maintains accountability by sensing access violations and archiving information for future retrieval

Supports your Acceptable Use Policy and allows you to display your standards if a user does not adhere to your policy.

Categorizes surfing habits and provides insight into the amount of time and cost users spend on the web

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