URL Filtering

Articles

• What actions do I need to take for URL filtering?

  You do not need to take any additional action. However, if you click on a link and reach the ITS Blocked Content page, and believe […]
• Why do some emails I consider suspicious not get flagged?

  Email systems use complex rules to score these emails. Spammers and cybercriminals, however, are constantly working to find ways around these technologies. Often, they are […]
• So now that we have URL filtering, do I not need to be worried about spam or phishing emails?

  No technology is foolproof. This is just another tool, among many, that ITS uses to help you protect your data. As the one responsible for […]
• Should I be concerned about my website being blocked by URL filtering?

  If a site is a known-good site with a good reputation, then you should have no concerns about it being blocked. Links that are from […]
• The link in the email works but has a lot of additional characters in the URL. Why is this happening?

  If the link still works but has a lot of additional characters included in the URL, it means the URL has been classified as “neutral.” […]
• Are there requirements for submitting a "allowlist" request for a website?

  If a website that you or your department relies on is blocked and you believe it is not a malicious site, ITS can evaluate a […]
• So now that we have URL filtering, do I not need to be worried about spam or phishing emails?

  No technology is foolproof. This is just another tool, among many, that ITS uses to help you protect your data. As the one responsible for […]