
					Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor

Content Filtering

In response to requests from participants, the Illinois Century Network now offers cost effective filtering services.

Filtering is the process of restricting users from accessing inappropriate Internet sites while allowing access to desired sites. While filtering is not required for participation in the ICN, constituents often request it to more easily comply with federal e-rate requirements or meet other needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

ICN Centralized Content Filtering Solution

Product:

Smart Filter DA (Delegated Administration) from Secure Computing

Vendor:
SBC DataComm, Inc.

Web Site:
www.securecomputing.com

Details:

The software comes with three pre-configured filtering options - Minimum, Standard and Maximum. Each of these options will block certain categories of material such as games, nudity, or alcohol. Administrators can also choose to block or allow individual categories outside of the preset configurations. Users trying to access a blocked site will be redirected to a web page indicating access to that site has been blocked.

Service Information Sheet
ICN Centralized Filtering Form
ICN Centralized Filtering Basics
Set Up and Configuration

Cost:
Installation: $500 (per institution, non-recurring)
Filtering Service: 45¢ (per computer, per month)
One year commitment required

Contact:
ICN Constituents interested in centralized filtering should contact the local Regional Technology Center