Lesson 13: Internet Content Filtering - Jamf 170 Course

Goal

Configure the internet content filtering capability in the Jamf Security Cloud portal.

Video

Key points

• The internet content filtering capability in the Jamf Security Cloud portal prevents access to non-compliant content such as inappropriate or unproductive websites.

• The base policy affects all devices within an organization to ensure they comply with its security program and acceptable use policies, unless otherwise overridden.

  • Additional policies with exceptions that override the base policy can be created for specific groups of devices.

• The content filtering policy includes three presets:

  • Block high risk prevents access to risky content.

  • Optimised data usage and Block high bandwidth help minimize the amount of data consumed.

• The internet content filtering policy can also enforce Google SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode.

• Custom rules can be used to allow or block specific IP addresses, URLs, or domains.

• The domain checker is used to determine which category a particular domain is classified under.

Review

To view answers, click arrow next to each question.

1. What function does the base policy serve?
   The base policy is typically used to ensure all devices within an organization comply with its security program and acceptable use policies.
2. What are the three content filtering policy presets?
   The three content filtering policy presets are block high risk, optimised data usage, and block high bandwidth.
3. What can be used to allow or block specific domains?
   Custom rules can allow or block IP addresses, URLs, and domains.

Practice

1. Create a new group for testing custom filtering rules.

   1. Navigate to Policies > Internet > Content filtering policy.

   2. In the Group level pop-up menu, choose "Create a new group".

   3. In the Group name field, enter Testing.

   4. Select the Block high risk checkbox.

   5. Click Save and apply.

2. Add a custom rule to block access to eBay.

   1. On the Content filtering policy page, select the Custom rules tab.

   2. Configure the rule as follows:

      1. Domain: ebay.com

      2. Platforms: Mobile and macOS, Windows

      3. Traffic interfaces: Domestic, Roaming, Wi-Fi

      4. Policy action: Block

   3. Click Add custom rules.

   4. Click Save and apply.

Resources

Jamf Protect Documentation

• Content Filtering Policy