Business Internet Usage Control and Logs

BigToe · 18 Jul 2014 at 13:46

Hi,

We have Virgin cable at work using their Super Hub which is connected to the rest of the network via a Dell PowerConnect 5324 switch. We currently have no way of enforcing our internet usage policy, and now that we are taking on more employees we are looking to find a solution to this. What we want is to be able to monitor internet usage, as well as block certain websites if required.

As you'll know, the Super Hub is no good for this. Is there anything built into Windows Server 2012 that could turn it into a gateway with usage logs etc? Would we need any third-party software? Or is a hardware solution best?

Any advice appreciated!

nutcase · 18 Jul 2014 at 14:18

Web Marshall?

Rroff · 18 Jul 2014 at 14:29

As an aside dunno what policies, etc. you have in place but probably a good idea to get staff to sign off on a brief in regards to (appropriate) internet usage, etc.

A (proper) hardware solution is best but you can also run a software proxy on the server for it.

Terrier_Jimlad · 18 Jul 2014 at 15:41

Smoothwall

Ploppy2k3 · 18 Jul 2014 at 16:42

we are running Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG) still land its still the best IMHO. Technically its gone EOL but you can still buy it as an appliance from companies like Celestix Networks.

No per user license fee's is what I like the most.

BigToe · 19 Jul 2014 at 16:08

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll take a look at all your suggestions.