Smoothwall Cloud Filter is a cloud-based, real-time web filtering solution designed for educational environments. It analyzes the content, context, and construction of web pages at the moment of access, rather than relying solely on blocklists, ensuring that harmful or inappropriate content is blocked the instant it appears. The solution eliminates the need for on-premise servers, reducing single points of failure and increasing reliability and scalability. Smoothwall Cloud Filter provides granular policy controls based on user, group, device, time, and location, enabling safe, age-appropriate online experiences for every student, regardless of device or location. It supports HTTPS filtering, detects content hidden behind SSL and proxies, and offers comprehensive reporting and safeguarding alerts for incident investigation and compliance. The system is designed for fast installation, robust authentication, and complete user visibility, protecting students both in school and remotely.

Key Features

Real-Time, Content-Aware Filtering Analyzes and filters web content instantly as accessed, not just by blocklists.

• Blocks harmful or inappropriate content the moment it appears
• Detects content hidden behind SSL and anonymous proxies

Granular Policy Controls Customizable filtering by user, group, device, time, and location.

• Enables age-appropriate, role-based access for all users
• Supports mobile, BYOD, and remote devices

Cloud-Based Deployment Removes need for on-premise servers and single points of failure.

• Increases reliability and scalability
• Faster and easier installation and management

Safeguarding Alerts & Reporting Provides real-time alerts and comprehensive reports.

• Notifies staff of safeguarding incidents across web searches and sites
• Reports on search behaviors for individuals or groups

HTTPS and Social Media Filtering Filters encrypted and social media content.

• Detects harmful content behind SSL
• Removes inappropriate content from social media, allows read-only access for learning

Complete User Visibility Ensures robust authentication and monitoring.

• Simple authentication for all users and traffic
• Full contextual reporting for incident investigation

Benefits

Maximum Student Safety Provides consistent, real-time protection on all devices.

• Blocks harmful content instantly, regardless of when it appears
• Protects students in school, at home, or anywhere in between

Operational Efficiency Simplifies deployment and management.

• No on-premise hardware required
• Centralized, cloud-based administration

Improved Incident Response Enables rapid detection and investigation of risks.

• Real-time alerts and detailed reporting
• Supports digital safety education and compliance

Scalability and Flexibility Adapts to diverse environments and device types.

• Suitable for schools, districts, and organizations of all sizes