Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.9

• License:

  Free to try; $49.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.5 stars (out of 8 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  31,853

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  No additional requirements

• Limitations:

  15-day trial

• Date Added:

  July 24, 2007

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.7 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.1 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.3 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.1 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 1.7 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.1 Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 1.7

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Publisher's description of Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy

Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy monitors the entire Internet traffic and blocks the access to websites and files according to the chosen filter. The requested web pages are displayed only if they comply with the specified filters. The Internet Filter allows to specify URL, keywords and file types (application, archive, Shockwave and Flash, audio and video) rules.

Version 2.9 features predefined profiles and backup functionality.

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Editor's review of Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy

• 4.0 stars

• "Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.9

With only a setup glitch, this proxy filter is effective and moderately easy to configure. Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy's interface is browser-based, and that's where we had our setup problem. We couldn't get Internet Explorer to open the interface, but Firefox fired it right up.

Novices are not expected to install this application, though the online help does a great job of explaining all the steps. We quickly installed the proxy, but setting the rules will take even experienced users some time to master.

Filtering is accomplished through nine managers that cover URLs, keywords, archive type, applications, audio/video files, Flash, custom extensions, and incoming or outgoing cookies. Each is individually configured and most have numerous options. However, you can easily set the proxy to send you traffic reports daily, weekly, or monthly. You can group computers to follow different rule sets. Computer-savvy parents can set their machines to full access while restricting their children to a white list of specific URLs.

Using a proxy sometimes slows down Web site response, but we didn't find this problem on our small test network. The 15-day demo is more than enough time to put this proxy through its paces. Intermediate to advanced users, parents, and small-office administrators looking to restrict Internet access will find this proxy effective and flexible.

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  Version: Cyclope Internet Filtering Proxy 2.9

  "purchased and no response"

  by ITrogue on August 13, 2008

  Pros: I purchased this for a small insurance firm i do work for. We paid the $199 for 25 licenses two weeks ago. No response from the company at all.

  Cons: company does not respond after you purchase. seems to be a scam

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