Understanding standalone and integrated modes for web protection solutions

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Web Filter & Security may either be installed as a standalone solution, or be integrated with a third-party proxy, cache, or firewall product (for example, Cisco ASA or Microsoft Forefront TMG).

In a standalone deployment, Network Agent monitors Internet activity from all users and forwards both HTTP(S) requests and requests made via other protocols to Filtering Service to determine whether to permit or block the request. See:

Hardware recommendations for standalone Web Filter & Security deployments

Deployment guidelines for Network Agent

In an integrated deployment, the third-party product (integration product) forwards HTTP(S) requests, and sometimes also FTP requests, to Filtering Service to determine whether to permit or block the request.

For information about integrating Web Filter & Security with a third-party product, see:

Integrating Web Filter & Security with Cisco

Integrating Web Filter & Security with Citrix

Integrating Web Filter & Security using ICAP Service

Integrating Web Filter & Security with TMG

Installing for Universal Integrations

TRITON AP-WEB includes Content Gateway, a high-performance web proxy that provides real-time threat analysis and website classification. In TRITON AP-WEB deployments, Content Gateway forwards HTTP(S) and FTP requests to Filtering Service to determine whether to permit or block the request. See Content Gateway Deployment.