What is the primary function of the Sophos Firewall's Web Filtering feature?

The primary function of the Sophos Firewall's Web Filtering feature is to restrict access to certain websites. This capability allows organizations to enforce their internet usage policies by blocking or allowing access to specific sites based on their content or category, such as social media, gambling, or adult content.

By utilizing web filtering, administrators can effectively manage employee productivity and network security, ensuring users are accessing appropriate content while also minimizing the risks associated with potentially harmful web traffic. This feature plays a critical role in maintaining a safe browsing environment and helps organizations adhere to compliance regulations by controlling the web resources accessible to users.

While other functions, such as controlling external access to the network, protecting against malware, and monitoring bandwidth usage, are important components of a comprehensive network security strategy, they serve distinct purposes outside the specific scope of the web filtering feature.