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Why do companies need
Application Filter?

With so many applications rising every day it becomes more and more difficult for companies to control the access to applications. Keeping up with the technology and protecting business assets is a real challenge for companies these days. The larger the number of computer users the larger the number of applications used and the higher the risk of producing company loses. This is why an application filter is required in every company. Nobody likes pop-ups appearing on every move they make or computer crashes or any other similar surprises. Using filtering application will solve these problems.

Furthermore, as employee use company computers it would be a wise decision to know what kind of applications are being used on them. You don’t want to find yourself in front of legal liabilities because unlicensed applications are being used on your company computers. Here is where filtering application comes into discussion. Companies must create and enforce acceptable user policy to clearly communicate to employees the acceptable use of company equipment. Installing and using inappropriate applications exposes the company to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services and legal issues.

Actually, statistics show that 45% of executable files downloaded through peer2peer networks contain malicious code. Furthermore, a company can be liable for up to $150k per pirated work if it allows employees to use the corporate network to download copyrighted material.

Application Filter with
Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy

Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy controls and filters the activity that takes place on company computers, preventing access to undesirable/unsuited web resources or applications. Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy is a cohesive web filter and application filter software empowering management to control access to different recourses within their organization.

Read more about the application filter included in Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy.

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