Granular Filtering

Advanced policy management with differentiated filtering rules for users, groups, devices, departments, locations, and schedules.

What is Granular Filtering and why does it matter?

The problem

The modern web is made up of hundreds of millions of active websites, with hundreds of thousands of new domains created every day. These websites vary widely in purpose, content, and risk level—from clearly malicious domains to legitimate platforms that may still be inappropriate or distracting in certain contexts. Granular Filtering enables organizations to precisely control web access by categorizing domains and applying differentiated filtering policies. Powered by advanced DNS intelligence and machine learning, FlashStart continuously analyzes and classifies websites, allowing administrators to tailor browsing rules to specific needs while maintaining security, productivity, and compliance.

  • 200k

    new websites analyzed every day – continuous web scanning ensures that newly created or modified domains are quickly classified.

  • 92,5%

    predictive classification accuracy – machine learning models identify domain categories with high precision, even for previously unknown websites.

  • 200

    domain categories available – from malicious and illegal content to non-productive but legitimate websites, enabling detailed policy creation.

  • 4

    filtering dimensions supported – categories, users, schedules, and custom lists can be combined to define precise browsing policies.

  • Granular filtering for education and enterprise environments

    Granular filtering enables schools, enterprises, and MSPs to apply web access policies that adapt to different users, roles, and contexts. In educational environments, it allows administrators to protect students from inappropriate content while ensuring access to age-appropriate learning resources, with separate rules for students, teachers, and staff.

    In corporate and managed service environments, granular filtering supports productivity and compliance by tailoring browsing rules to departments or business roles, ensuring that access to online resources aligns with operational needs.

    Through centralized management and identity-based integration, organizations can enforce consistent, role-based policies across multiple users and locations with minimal administrative effort.

    Why choose Flashstart protection

    Thanks to our global Anycast network and the use of artificial intelligence, we guarantee you immediate, reliable, and constantly updated Internet protection that is tailored to your business model.

    Designed for your organization

    Organizations

    If you’re looking for a versatile and effective security solution, the FlashStart filter is ideal for remote working environments, complex corporate networks or simple connections.

    FAQs

    Does granular filtering integrate with enterprise systems?

    Yes. Integration with Microsoft Active Directory and major RMM tools allows automatic synchronization of users and groups.

    Is it possible to apply time-based filtering?

    Yes. Filters can be scheduled based on time and day, adapting access rules to working hours or school schedules.

    What does “granular filtering” mean?

    Granular filtering refers to the ability to apply different web filtering policies based on users, groups, devices, or schedules.

    Can different users have different browsing rules?

    Yes. Policies can be customized for individual users or groups, allowing precise control over web access.

    Are malicious and inappropriate websites included in the categories?

    Yes. Categories include malicious domains, illegal content, ethically inappropriate material, and non-productive websites.

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