M86 Security
Overview
M86 Security is the authority and leading provider of appliance-based Internet filtering, Internet monitoring and reporting solutions for business, education, government and ISPs worldwide. Recognizing internet security threats and distractions such as inappropriate Internet content, instant messaging (IM), peer-to-peer (P2P), spyware, adware and spam, 8e6 empowers organizations with turn-key solutions that enforce their Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) — improving productivity, reducing liability and preserving network resources.
M86 Security is headquartered in Irvine, California with satellite offices throughout the United States, Taiwan and China. The company serves customers domestically through its internal team of sales professionals working closely with 8e6’s network of Channel Partners. The company also has significant international presence through a network of resellers and distributors throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Australia and the Middle East. Originally founded in 1995 as X-Stop (they changed their name in 2000 to 8e6 Technologies), 8e6 Technologies was the original internet filtered URL list pioneer. To this day, the ability to develop and build databases of categorized URLs and scalable Internet filter appliances, matched by unparalleled customer service and support, remains one of the company’s key strengths.
Solutions
8e6 Technologies' Internet filtering and internet monitoring solutions have the ability to automatically remediate policy violations and notify the proper management. These are turn-key Internet filtering solutions that integrate pass-by filtering, detailed Web-use reporting, and real-time monitoringl. Unlike software or plug-in solutions that require installation on a firewall or proxy device, 8e6 develops and builds appliance-based solutions that offer speed, scalability and security. Easy to install, setup and configure, 8e6 products integrate into any existing network without major modification to the network hardware infrastructure.
8e6 Professional Edition is the most comprehensive solution available that protects organizations from threats inside the network. Integrating best-in-class URL filtering, forensic Web usage reporting and real-time monitoring and mitigation of insider threats, the Professional Edition’s award-winning performance delivers power, ease of use and unmatched scalability. Product suite includes the R3000 Internet Filter, Enterprise Reporter and the Threat Analysis Reporter.
8e6 ProxyBlocker appliance is specifically designed for schools and organizations not using 8e6 filtering solution. The ProxyBlocker utilizes "Proxy Pattern Detection," a unique signature-based technology, to detect and block Web-based proxies/anonymizers. In addition, it also blocks peer-to-peer and instant messaging applications.
8e6 Mobile Client is a software-based application that works in conjunction with the R3000 Mobile appliance to filter and secure off-site users from accessing inappropriate and malicious Web content. It's simple to deploy, manage and maintain, the 8e6 Mobile Client provides total filtering for your PC and Mac laptops anytime, anywhere, regardless of their Internet connection.