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Configuring search engine options

GFI WebMonitor can monitor user search queries to help identify potential risks, while also providing valuable insight into the mindset of your users.

Search Engines options

The following search engine features are disabled by default when the product is installed:

Option Description
Safe Search

Safe Search is a feature supported by a number of search engines. If enabled, GFI WebMonitor enforces filtering of explicit email and images from user searches. Safe Search is compatible with the following search engines:

  • Google
  • Yahoo
  • Bing
Search Terms Monitoring Search Terms Monitoring is a feature that monitors and logs terms used during searches. If enabled, you will be able to monitor what your users are searching for in various search engines. Monitoring user searches helps identify potential high-risk issues as well as providing general mood indicators for your organization.

To exclude Users and IP addresses from Search Terms Monitoring:

  1. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Search Engines.
  2. Enable Search Terms Monitoring.
  3. Insert the user name or IP address to exclude in the available field.
  4. Click the Add icon.
  5. Click Save.

Administrators can monitor search activity going to Dashboards > Activity > Searches.

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