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by thinknologist

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Hi there:

I am managing an organizational computer network that uses internet oftenly. Lately I found out that one computer was being used for browsing porn sites that is certainly prohibited by the organization.

How do I BLOCK ACCESS to porn sites and if possible the entire x-rated sites. I have heared that these porn sites are using port that can be blocked. Could somebody advise with this.

For more information. I am using Linksys router as a gateway/NAT of the network. 20 computers, 10 at Windows 2000 Pro, 5 at Windows XP Pro and 4 Windows98se and 1 Windows 2000 Advance Server.

Thanks

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by timwalsh

There is no one port to block to filter porn unless you block port 80 (HTTP), which will block ALL Internet access.

There are several other things you can do though.

1. Implement a "Appropriate Use" policy for company computers. This will lay out exactly what company computers can and cannot be used for. It will also include consequences for using company computers inappropriately. Such a policy will require backing from company management for both implementation and enforcement. Your company's HR department also should be involved.

2. There are several pieces of enterpise software available (such as Surf Control) that allow you create and implement filters. However, this type of software tends to be expensive.

by sgraham

Surfing porn is not an IT problem, it is an administration/supervisory problem. Make sure users understand what the internet is supposed to be used for at your company. Make sure the users understand what your company policy is on what is acceptable and what is not. You will be dumping alot of money down the drain if you try to censor/filter web content. Trust me, we tried, it didn't work. The best way to safe guard your liability in illicit use is policy implementation.

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