What is E2Guardian?
E2Guardian is an open source web filtering solution developed to enable schools and businesses to easily control Internet access and restrict access to inappropriate or harmful web content. It works as a proxy server, sitting between users and the wider Internet to filter requests in real-time based on rules and blacklists.
Some key features of E2Guardian include:
- URL and content filtering based on whitelists and blacklists
- Advanced blocking modes like phrase matching and PICS filtering
- Customizable blocked pages
- Support for HTTPS filtering
- BYOD filtering using NTLM or LDAP authentication
- Logging and reporting to track browsing activity
- Written in C++ for high performance
E2Guardian is highly configurable, allowing network admins granular control over what types of websites or content to block across the network or for specific users/groups. It can help organizations improve productivity, minimize legal risks from inappropriate content, and better protect networks and users.
Qustodio Parental Control, Plucky, DansGuardian, Titan Family Security, NxFilter, squidGuard, CacheGuard-OS, ApateDNS, BrowseControl, Wondershare FamiSafe, WebCensor, Privoxy are some alternatives to E2Guardian.