How Websense filtering works when integrated with Squid Web Proxy Cache

Applies to

Web Filter v7.6

Web Security v7.6

How Websense filtering works when integrated with Squid Web Proxy Cache

When Squid Web Proxy Cache receives an Internet request from a client, it queries Websense Filtering Service to find out if the requested site should be blocked or permitted.

If the site is blocked, the user receives a block page.

If the site is permitted, Filtering Service notifies Squid Web Proxy Cache and the client is given access to the site.

See Filtering Order in the TRITON - Web Security Help for information about how Filtering Service determines whether a site should be blocked.