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Network Agent Quick Start
Network Agent Quick Start
Network Agent Quick Start | Web Security Solutions | v7.7.x, v7.8.x | 17-Sep-2013
Websense Network Agent monitors Internet traffic for all or specified segments of a network.
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When you install Websense Web Security solutions in standalone mode, Network Agent is used to filter both HTTP and non-HTTP traffic.
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When you integrate Websense Web Security solutions with Content Gateway or a third-party firewall, proxy, or caching product, the integrated product passes HTTP and HTTPS content to Websense software for filtering. Traffic using other protocols can be managed by Network Agent.
Network Agent also captures bandwidth usage data for use in filtering and reporting.
When Network Agent is used to filter non-HTTP protocols, it can detect malicious peer-to-peer applications and spyware, even when they tunnel over ports commonly used for legitimate Internet communication. In addition, Network Agent can filter requests for Internet applications used for:
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instant messaging
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streaming media
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file sharing
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proxy avoidance
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Internet mail
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other network or database operations
This Quick Start introduces Websense Network Agent and summarizes the steps needed to successfully deploy the component in your network:
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Deploying Network Agent
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Network Agent planning worksheets
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Configuring Network Agent
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Troubleshooting tips for Network Agent

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