{"id":76425,"date":"2024-03-25T15:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T07:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=76425"},"modified":"2024-03-22T15:34:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T07:34:21","slug":"no-fun-while-browsing-at-work-what-content-do-employers-block-the-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/03\/no-fun-while-browsing-at-work-what-content-do-employers-block-the-most\/","title":{"rendered":"No fun while browsing at work. What content do employers block the most?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today, the internet is a tool for navigating the world more easily. It\u2019s also an inseparable part of most people’s jobs. The internet helps us find and share information, relax, and understand many topics. But as with many good things, the internet has a dark side.<\/p>

Bad actors exploit the benefits the online world gives society, and thus, we must protect against such risks. Businesses need to be aware of the threats that lurk on the internet and find ways to battle them.<\/p>

Domain Name System (DNS) filtering is one of the most effective ways to prevent unwanted content. Companies employ this feature to minimize the potential of online risks. As a side-effect, this even helps improve employee productivity.<\/p>

NordLayer has researched how their client companies use DNS filtering functionality. For example, organizations tend to block access to manga or underwear websites more than social networks<\/b>. This report will reveal exciting findings that suggest best practices your company could try out, too. So, let\u2019s go!<\/p>

About the research<\/h2>

The statistics mentioned below were acquired by analyzing aggregated data gathered by NordLayer\u2019s DNS filtering service in February of 2024. No identifiable business or user information was collected, reviewed, or otherwise involved when the research and compiled results were conducted.<\/p>

Category statistics in the research contain 54 varieties. The report overviews data from the main markets by country and continent.<\/p>

What is DNS filtering<\/h2>

DNS filtering is like having a selective gatekeeper for your internet browsing.<\/p>

Imagine you’re trying to get to a party (a website<\/b>) in a big city (the internet<\/b>). Instead of navigating through complex streets (IP addresses<\/b>), you tell your driver (the DNS<\/b>) the party’s name (domain name<\/b>), like NordLayer.com.<\/p>

Now, imagine some parties aren’t safe to attend for various reasons. They might be hosting shady characters (malicious websites<\/b>) or engaging in activities you’d rather avoid (harmful\/inappropriate content<\/b>).<\/p>

DNS filtering steps in as a responsible friend who advises you on which parties are safe and match your preferences, blocking the risky ones and guiding you to secure enjoyable destinations.<\/p>

Or, put it shortly:<\/p>

DNS filtering is a security method that uses the DNS to block access to harmful or unsuitable-for-work websites. It acts as an internet filter, screening websites against set security policies or categories to prevent exposure to threats like malware or phishing.<\/p><\/blockquote>

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For businesses, DNS filtering becomes a powerful tool. Managers can set rules on what types of websites employees can visit during work hours on company-managed networks.<\/p>

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By doing so, they enhance the security of company data and protect employees from stumbling into digital pitfalls<\/b> like phishing websites. It’s a smart way to ensure the online environment is not only productive but also safe from threats lurking around the internet’s corners.<\/p>

Most common online threats DNS filtering prevents<\/h2>

DNS filtering helps mitigate the exposure to risks users face while browsing the internet. It includes viruses, spyware and malware, various types of phishing attacks, botnet-escalated threats, and more.<\/p>