ContentWatch NetNanny and ContentProtect

Submitted by vendor: bschumann
Last updated: 12/11/2010
About Company
Company Name: 
ContentWatch
Links to Third Party Reviews: 
NetNanny wins PC Mag Award for 3rd Straight Year http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2360181,00.asp?kc=PCRSS05079TX1K0000996 NetNanny Awarded Best Filter by Top10 Reviews http://www.netnanny.com/company/press/bestfilter2009
Library References (include Contact Info): 
Additional Comments About Company: 
ContentWatch offers both software and hardware based options for library networks of all sizes and complexities. We filter both PC and Mac computers. ContentWatch delivers family-safe computing solutions for the home, library, education, government, and small/medium business markets. ContentWatch's mission is to be the world leader in thought and technology by creating Internet management tools and services that provide homes and businesses with a safer, more productive Internet experience through its patent-pending contextual analysis engine. ContentWatch Internet Management solutions are used in over 157 different countries. For more information on ContentWatch products, Brian Schumann at bschumann@contentwatch.com or 714-585-5557.
URL to product: 
http://www.contentwatch.com
Platform and Pricing
Type of Product: 
Network appliance
Type of Product: 
Can be run on client also
Type of Product: 
Hosted
Type of Product: 
Software appliance
Platforms Supported: 
ALL
Does Company Offer Library Discounts?: 
Yes
Cost of Annual Subscription (for 50 users): 
Differs with software vs hardware. We offer BOTH options.
Complete Pricing Schedule: 
Filtering Technology
Process for Categorizing a Site: 
Percentage of Category Decisions Reviewed by Human: 
Description of Each Content Category with Example URLs: 
Categories Vendor Recommends for CIPA Compliance: 
Granularity of Your Block List: 
Block by IP address
Block by hostname
Block by top level domain
Block to page level
Examples of Each Item Selected Above (Granularity): 
Frequency of Updates to Blocked Site List: 
Description of How Updates are Applied: 
Block Page Displayed or Blocking Transparent to User: 
Transparent
Additional Comments on Blocking: 
Items that Can Be Included on Block Page (if applicable): 
Does filter provide dynamic filtering of pages as they are accessed?: 
Yes
Does content filtering work on a weighted system controlled by administrator: 
Yes
Describe how dynamic content filter can be changed by administrator, if applicable.: 
Can filter by file type: 
Can block by extension--applies to all categories
Can block by extension within a category
Can block by MIME type--applies to all categories
Can block by MIME type within a category
Can block by protocol--applies to all categories
Can block by protocol within a category
General Administration
Can Have Multiple User/ Filter Profiles: 
Yes
Additional Comments on Filter Profile Options: 
Admin Can Selectively Enable Categories: 
Yes
URLs in Each Content Category Are Viewable: 
Provide URL Lookup: 
Keyword Blocking: 
Admin Can Disable
Admin Can Remove Sites From Category: 
yes
Users Can Recommend URL Recategorization to Company: 
Yes
Admin Can Modify Categorization of URL: 
Yes
Admin Can Add New Categories: 
Yes
Admin Can Add Sites to a Category: 
Yes
Admin Can Block Images But Not Text Within a Category: 
Yes
Reporting Capabilities: 
Integrates with Directory Service (LDAP, Active Directory or NDS): 
LDAP
Active Directory
NDS
Other
Imports data from directory only
Does not use network directory nor allow for import
Can import URLs to Always Allow List: 
Can import CSV file of URLs
Number URLs One Can Add to Always Allow List: 
Unlimited
Overriding
Can Filter be Turned off at the Workstation: 
Yes
Describe Process and Options Available for Turning Off Filter at Workstation: 
With admin rights and only if you want it to.
Blocked Page Can Be Overridden by Admin: 
Yes
Describe Process and Options For Overriding a Blocked Page: 
Two clicks
Admin Can Turn Filter Off for a Period of Time: 
Yes
Process and Options for Turning off Filter for a Period of Time: 
Additional Comments on Overriding Options: 
Internal