Which feature of the Sophos XG Firewall allows for filtering web traffic based on user activity?

Web Filtering is a feature of the Sophos XG Firewall specifically designed to control and monitor web traffic based on user activity. It enables administrators to define policies that can restrict access to certain websites or categories of websites depending on user roles, groups, or individual user behaviors. This means that organizations can enforce acceptable use policies, enhance security by blocking malicious sites, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Web Filtering works by utilizing various databases and heuristics to analyze the content requested by users in real time, allowing the firewall to effectively manage web access. This feature can also log user activity, providing insights into web usage patterns and further enabling administrators to refine policies based on actual usage data.

In contrast, other features such as Application Control focus more on managing specific apps and their associated traffic types, File Inspection deals with the security and scanning of files transferred over the network, and Network Security incorporates broader protective measures for the entire network beyond just web traffic. While all these features contribute to an overall secure environment, Web Filtering is distinctly aimed at managing web traffic in relation to user activity.