Comments on: How to limit Internet access on the network

By: Artie Gains

Artie Gains — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +0000

In my humble opinion nowadays most users are aware that free Internet at work is an illusion. Still, you are right that the limitations must be stated in a Policy document so that everybody knows about them.

By: @Peterson.InsideWired

@Peterson.InsideWired — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:57:38 +0000

Company handbooks are a good start, but it’s not the total solution you’re looking for Aaron. Limiting Internet connection in workplaces is so complicated. Trust me – I’ve been there. You have to juggle things just to keep up with government and federal policies.

In my my own experience, the best way to control Internet connection in a corporate environment is still through web applications or software. Install it in your network – to all employee computers, servers, etc. All systems are automated. You don’t have to micromanage anything. The best of all – it makes manager’s job easier.

By: Emmanuel Carabott

Emmanuel Carabott — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:52:30 +0000

@ Sean,

You’re right, your security is only as good as your weakest link. I always say it’s useless to have a bank vault door for your houses main door if you then leave the windows at the back of your house open!

@Aaron,

It’s always a good policy to have such conditions written down, even for the employees themselves, sometimes what’s good or bad is not clearcut and some might err on the side of convenience rather than security. With a written down policy they can simply check.

By: Aaron Shuck

Aaron Shuck — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:59:20 +0000

Our company made sure that it has its Internet control policy stated on the Handbook. This way, all employees (both old and new) will know that limit on web access exists. There, our HR and legal departments listed all points related to Internet usage, online security, employee responsibility in relation to Internet use, and consequences.

I know most big and multi-national corporations have this kind of system in place. Although our office only has 70 employees, the written policy made it official and more professional.

By: Sean Wilson

Sean Wilson — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:33:22 +0000

Can’t tell you how many companies I’ve been to where they employ limitations on internet access, but don’t go the distance and cover all their bases. If you’re not diligent and thorough with setting up blocks to certain sites, you are merely tasking your more dedicated-to-browsing employees with a couple of extra steps before they spend their whole shift on Facebook, or worse.