Measuring Filtering Effectiveness
Reports show how filtering protects your campus. Here is what to review.
Filtering is only valuable if it works. Regular reviews of filtering reports show whether policies protect students effectively and where adjustments are needed.
Threats blocked
Track the number of malware, phishing and scam domains blocked. Spikes may indicate campaigns targeting your campus or infected devices.
Category blocks
See which content categories are blocked most often. This reveals student behaviour patterns and potential safeguarding concerns.
Top blocked domains
Identify frequently blocked sites. Some may be legitimate and need allow-listing.
Unblock requests
Review the number and type of requests from teachers. Many requests may suggest over-blocking.
Bypass attempts
Monitor attempts to reach proxies, VPNs and alternative DNS services.
Infected devices
Repeated malware lookups from specific devices highlight machines needing attention.
Compare over time
Monthly comparisons show trends and the impact of policy changes.
Share with leadership
Summarise findings for school leaders and safeguarding teams in clear, non-technical reports.
The bottom line
Regular reporting keeps filtering effective and accountable. UbiFi Cloud DNS provides clear reports for institutions.
Learn more about Cloud DNS for Campuses from UbiFi, or talk to our team.
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