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Basic Concepts

Indigo Scape is a client based Internet Security Console Application and Web Browser with Advanced Network and Server Management. Indigo Scape features sophisticated Internet Filtering, Content Control, Acceptable Use Policies and Reporting allowing you to Monitor, Control and Restrict Access to all resources on the Internet. The Internet Console is the central point of access to all resources on the Internet. Administrators have complete control over what Users can do and restrictions can be placed on Websites and Website Content on a per User basis. The Domains / URL's Users are allowed to Access from the Indigo Scape Browser and what level of Access is required to view them can be setup through Approved and Banned Websites. Content Filters can also be applied to block content based on selective or custom filtering.

Indigo Scape offers complete centralized network management of all Internet resources. The Security Database and Schema for Indigo Scape contains information on Users, Approved Websites, Banned Websites and Website Activity.

Internet Access Control

Indigo Scape provides comprehensive security coverage and Internet Access Control by letting you specify exactly what Websites can be accessed, by whom and when. The User is validated at Logon and has their own Internet Console which is designed as a secure environment for accessing all Internet resources and provides options for a User based on Security settings defined by an Administrator.

Indigo Scape allows you to set limits on Internet Access and to time-wasting Web activities while still permitting Users to reach the sites they need to conduct business. With Indigo Scape you can completely block the Internet for some Users or restrict access to only those Websites which need to be accessed during working hours. You can also control the Internet by blocking any Website that you don't want anyone visiting.

Secure Internet Console

Indigo Scape features a Secure Console for accessing Internet resources and is the central point of access for all Users. The Console features shortcuts to the Indigo Scape Browser, Users Approved Websites and Downloads. The Indigo Scape Internet Console provides a rich User Interface with an advanced Web Browser creating a more interactive experience in a secure environment.

Users and Group Management

Users and Groups contain a large number of sophisticated and complex security settings to control access to resources on the Internet. Security policies can be setup to either restrict access to just the list of Approved Websites or filter and block Banned Websites. Content Filters can also block specific content with selective and custom filters.

Groups can be created that contain multiple Users, Websites and other Security Objects. Security policies and settings can be applied to both Users and Groups. Group Management allows large Groups of Users and Websites to be quickly managed.

Approved Websites List

The Approved Websites contains a list of Websites that are considered as Acceptable for use or viewing or Approved on the basis of their content.

Approved Websites can be applied to Users and options Enabled that add Shortcuts to the Approved Websites in the Internet Console and the User Websites list.

Banned Websites List

Banned Websites are a list of Websites that may be considered as harmful, illegal, offensive or detrimental for viewing. Access to Banned Websites can be blocked Globally or on a per User basis.

Content Filtering

Content Filtering allows Website content to be filtered and blocked. There are a number of inbuilt selective filters that can block content based on certain categories:-

• Sex and Pornography Filter
• Profanity Filter
• Violence Filter

Customer Filters can also be applied to filter for specific keywords.

IP Filtering

IP Filtering can block access to Websites based on their IP Address. IP Filters can be applied to prevent access to specific networks, countries or Websites.

Acceptable Use Policies

Organizations can easily enforce policies for acceptable use of the Internet through Acceptable Usage Policies. Usage Policies can be applied to Users and Websites to control access and usage to various times of the day and/or on specific days. User accounts can also be locked out after violating a Usage Policy.

Your organization can comfortably control Internet Usage by enforcing Acceptable Use Policies.

Download Management and Disk Quotas

Download Management can restrict Internet Downloads to specific Users and Websites. File Types and Sizes can be also limited and Acceptable Use Policies enforced.

Disk Quota can be setup on a per User basis with an allocation of Disk space in a specified User Directory. This quota can be monitored and policies enforced if rules are broken or disk quota exceeded. Downloads from Websites can be forced to the User Directory and Administrators can keep track of Downloaded Files, File Types and Sizes.

Statistics and Reporting

Statistics and Reporting allows detailed reports and charts to be generated on all User activities on the Internet. Website hits and Downloads can be displayed in a meaningful format that can be printed or saved.

Reports and graphical charts give a detailed view showing ranking based on User or Website hits and Downloads. Administrators can monitor all Internet usage from the Internet Logs and view a snapshot of User activities with these advanced reporting features.

Session Management

Session Management allows remote monitoring and control of User Sessions. The Session Management Console can remotely Logout Users and view detailed information about their current Session.

User Sessions can also be Remotely Accessed from the Session Management Console.

Remote Access

Enterprise versions of Indigo Scape feature full Remote Access. The Remote Access Console allows you to view, monitor and control a Remote Computers Desktop.

Administrators can remotely manage Networked Computers and capture images of Remote Desktops for evidence in case of Internet Misuse or violation. Captured images can be saved, copied or emailed.

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Process Monitoring

Processing Monitoring can be used to detect and Terminate harmful or dangerous Programs running on a Computer System such as Malware, Spyware, Adware or Viruses.

Process Monitors can also be used to stop certain Programs running on a Computer such as chat Programs or games. Acceptable Use Policies can also be applied to Process Monitors to allow or block Programs from running at certain times of the day and/or on specific days.

Indigo Solutions

Indigo solutions help businesses release their full potential by maximizing the efficiency of the users of computer systems and reducing support overhead.

For more a detailed feature list see the Feature Table

Network versions of Indigo Scape will respond to Security Settings and Policies enforced by Indigo Scape Enterprise although the Administration of these features is only available in the Enterprise package.

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