Monitor, Restrict and Control Internet Access of All Your Users
SHADOW Internet Control helps you restrict inappropriate surfing and enforce Internet usage policies within your organization or personal network. SHADOW IC enables administrators to control how long and when users are allowed Internet access, block access to specific web sites, and restrict use of FTP sites, Email, gaming, instant messaging, live streaming and desktop Windows applications.SHADOW IC is a comprehensive time management, security and productivity enhancement solution offering scheduled access based on institution class times or corporate business hours.
Is your productivity being surfed away?
Unchecked Internet access can expose a business to network bottlenecks, theft of intellectual property and productivity loss from personal use. Statistics from various respected sources indicate a critical need for internet control measures.
- 30% to 40% of employee Internet use isn’t work related.
- 92% of online stock trading occurs from the workplace during work hours
- 46% of online holiday shopping takes place at work.
- 70% of all Web traffic to Internet pornography sites occurs between 9 am and 5 pm.
- Real cost loss estimates range from 1.75 billion to well over 2.5 billion a year.
Sources: International Data Corporation, Nielsen/Ratings, SexTracker.com
SHADOW IC enables administrators to set limits on employee access to time wasting web activities while still permitting them to reach the sites they need to conduct business. Policies can be defined by user or groups of users or PCs and scheduled for specific hours.
Highlights
- Deny access to any or all web sites on the Internet
- Allow access to specific web sites using an Allowed List
- Deny access to specific web sites using a Blocked List
- App Blocker can restrict use of Windows applications such as Windows Live Messenger, Solitaire, Yahoo Messenger and more
- Manage your users from any computer using our administrator console
- Create policies by specific Windows users, computers or groups.
- Full integration with Active Directory
- Schedule times during the day when Internet control is enabled
- Block access to memory sticks, mobile devices, CD and USB drives
- Block keyboard input and mouse input
- Shut down or reboot computers remotely
Academic Use
Shadow Internet Control is invaluable in academic institutions that wish to limit access to specific time periods. Administrators can enable/disable internet access manually or based on an automated schedule for individual computers, classrooms or all users. The special Application Blocker provides the same level of flexibility and security for accessing Windows applications including chat programs, file transfer, video streaming and gaming sites. Additionally, the screen, keyboard and mouse can be restricted.
* Calculate your return on investment (ROI) from Internet management.
