Comments on: What Principles to Consider when Optimizing Web Security

By: Jeremy Pullicino

Jeremy Pullicino — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:34:39 +0000

Anderson, you make a very important observation here. The benefits to the company are obvious, but the hidden caveat is that if web filtering is too restrictive it can (and will) have a negative effect on the employees, and eventually the company.

To overcome this problem, I am a firm believer in what is called “soft blocking”. This allows users to override blocking after warning them that a URL is in breach of company policy and it puts into practice the concept of self-policing.

By: Jeremy Pullicino

Jeremy Pullicino — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:07 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Sarah, I often try to keep my posts concise and straight to the point.

By: Jeremy Pullicino

Jeremy Pullicino — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:28:34 +0000

Point taken I will see how I can do this better next time.

By: AndersonGobe

AndersonGobe — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:35:32 +0000

For me, web filtering does more good to businesses than to its employees. It secures companies against online and offline attacks, protects it against malwares, and makes the organizations identity intact and unscratched.

However, when web filtering is applied to employees – it’s another story. For me, it can (most of the time) hinder their sanity at work. Sometimes, we all need to browse “fun” websites to relieve work-related stress.

By: Sarah Martin

Sarah Martin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:38:52 +0000

A very good article, loved the mosquito net connection – it’s so easy to understand! Bullets or no bullets, this article is a good read and even if you scan rather than read, it is easy to get the essence.

By: Gilbert Mason

Gilbert Mason — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:57:32 +0000

Just a suggestion to the writer. You should have listed (or at least bolded the fonts)to the principles to consider when optimizing web security. As we all know, most online users don’t actually read the whole article. They just scan the most important points, which can be read and understood quickly if it were all listed / bulleted. You can also make the font bold for emphasis.

You have a nice headline – make use of it. One way to organize your article is through a summary outline. After this, all your points will easily follow. Try it.