OpenDNS Offers Web Proxy Blocking; Makes Adult Site Blocking Airtight

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2007 -- OpenDNS, the award-winning DNS provider that makes the Internet safer, faster, smarter and more reliable, today announced a Web proxy blocking feature that helps system administrators curb the problem of proxies being used to circumvent Web filtering. Web proxies are used commonly to bypass access limitations and are frustrating to system administrators working to control traffic on their network.

There are thousands of Web-based proxies on the Internet, and that number increases every day. Not only do they create headaches for overburdened system administrators, they represent a significant risk for both people on the network and the network itself. OpenDNS empowers system administrators to take control of their network by blocking proxies, as part of blocking adult content not suitable for a professional environment, as well as other domains they don't want to resolve, such as phishing Web sites attempting to harvest personal information.

Most Web-based proxies take effect by circumventing blocked sites through an unblocked website, masking the intended destination. Proxies are commonly used by students in schools where Web content filtering solutions are in place.

OpenDNS proxy blocking is powered by St. Bernard's iGuard?, the industry's only 100 percent human-reviewed database. OpenDNS proxy blocking is the latest addition to the already robust set of categories offered in OpenDNS' adult site blocking solution. OpenDNS first introduced adult site blocking, powered by St. Bernard, in June of this year.

OpenDNS is the world's largest, fastest-growing DNS provider, and operates PhishTank.com, the Internet's most authoritative source of phishing data.

About OpenDNS

OpenDNS is free to use and makes the Internet safer, faster, smarter and more reliable. Based in San Francisco, the company operates a large distributed network that powers a new kind of recursive DNS (Domain Name System) service that provides all Internet users increased security, reliability and performance. OpenDNS is thoroughly committed to building and operating the best DNS platform in the world and to improving the Internet. For more information about OpenDNS, please visit: http://www.opendns.com

About St. Bernard Software

St. Bernard Software, Inc. (OTCBB: SBSW) is a global provider of security appliances and hosted solutions, including secure content management, archiving and collaboration. The company's award-winning products deliver innovative security solutions that offer the best combination of ease-of-use, performance and value. Established in 1995 with headquarters in San Diego, CA and international offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, St. Bernard sells and supports its products directly and through solution partners worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.stbernard.com

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