Why Control P2P or URL Access?

Reduce Copyright Liability Risks

The most commonly shared files on P2P networks are copyrighted audio, video and software. Content owners have taken aggressive legal action toward illegal sharing. If your network users download or share copyrighted material, they are likely in violation of the law, and your staff may be burdened with assisting legal actions.

The CopySense Appliance filters copyrighted P2P content by sensing an electronic fingerprint unique to the content itself, which is very similar to the way virus filters operate. Artists and publishers have registered over 6 million works they want protected in the CopySense database. An automatic update service keeps your CopySense Appliance current with new protected content registries as well as up to date with control measures for the latest P2P client software developments.

Manage P2P Bandwidth

Audio MP3 files are typically 3MB or greater, while video files can easily reach 650MB or greater. These files consume considerable bandwidth and crowd out legitimate and higher priority use of network resources. The CopySense Appliance provides options to block all P2P traffic, filter copyrighted content, filter pornographic content or limit P2P bandwidth usage to a specific level.

Reduce Network Security Risks

P2P users share files through your firewall, creating a potentially insecure hole. Files shared via P2P are often a source of viruses and malware. Several web site addresses are known sources of malware. Controlling P2P usage and URL access with the CopySense Appliance provides improved security.

Reduce Workplace Liability Risks

The distribution of child pornography by any means, including the Internet, is illegal. Other normally legal forms of pornography, if found displayed in a work environment, can be grounds for sexual harassment charges. Controlling P2P usage and URL access with the CopySense Appliance reduces the potential for employee and organizational liabilities.