Web Content Filter (Built In)

Google search results contain inappropriate search results despite the enabled option Enable Auto-Filter. Web pages containing inappropriate content are blocked as expected. However, inappropriate content is still displayed in the search results under the category Pictures and Videos.


Problem

Apple’s content filter does not offer the possibility to restrict Google’s search (e.g. Safe-Search). Apple’s automatic filter filters web pages based on adult language and not on media content like images or videos. Google’s image search is not restricted by this.


Solution

To further restrict the search results, appropriate third-party apps or a network-level content filter (proxy/VPN) are required.

Third-party filter apps are integrated in Relution via the Web Content Filter policy with the Filter Type Plugin. User Defined Name and Plugin Bundle ID (bundle ID of the filter app) are mandatory. Service address, username, password and certificate are added as specified by the vendor.

With the Filter Type Built In, individual addresses can be blocked in addition to the auto filter under Blocked URLs; according to the portal, their number should be limited to about 500. Addresses under Permitted URLs remain accessible regardless of the auto filter.

Further information: Web Content Filter →


The following websites give an overview of apps that can be used to filter inappropriate content. On the part of Relution, the recommended apps of the external sites have not been tested - therefore, explicitly no binding statement can be made about the quality and/or suitability of these apps.

wondershare →

WithSecure →

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