Searching for content through Internet search engines has become a primary entry point to the Web. The search engine is the most popular Internet application after email. Over 7 billion Web searches are conducted each month in the US alone. Search engines account for over 90 percent of the new Web sites visited by users. With so much exposure to unknown content, search engines are now a major gateway to malware and compliance risks. News and press reports are rife with stories of legitimate sites that have been hijacked by malicious code writers for the purpose of infecting web users with spyware, viruses and Trojans to gain access to computer systems for illicit financial gain.
Up to 20 percent of Internet search result pages contain offensive content or malware. Organizations need a way to secure their users’ Web searches. Users need a way to be warned of malicious or inappropriate search results. SearchAhead provides real-time results for users to safely and securely utilize search engine requests.
Based on the results generated by SearchAhead, users can easily determine if a link falls into a category that violate's their company internet usage policy.
SearchAhead has been proven to train web users in the appropriate use of the Internet to comply with company policy.
SearchAhead educated users by clearly labeling each search result regarding whether a block would occur if they clicked on the link. This early warning prevented users from making unwanted clicks, producing a 28% decrease in the average number of Web page blocks. By reminding users constantly of the acceptable use policy, SearchAhead raised the awareness of end-users and enabled them to police themselves on how to use the Web safely and responsibly. |