{"id":39396,"date":"2025-12-04T15:17:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/?p=39396"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:30:43","slug":"whats-new-in-lightspeed-filter-2026-sneak-peek-key-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/blog\/whats-new-in-lightspeed-filter-2026-sneak-peek-key-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Lightspeed Filter\u2122: 2026 Sneak Peek &amp; Key Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"39396\" class=\"elementor elementor-39396\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1384d013 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1384d013\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4bd47f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a4bd47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color: #00afd7; color: #00afd7;\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f70a76748db7bd2383554bcb9ad4fbf6\" style=\"color: #00afd7;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9151662c745959751c7b34f7225a197\" style=\"color: #00afd7;\"><strong>Lightspeed Filter is evolving fast, with AI at the core, smarter policy management, and better security insights. If you haven\u2019t checked out Policies see what\u2019s new!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f460bdcd12fd1e8270fe14eaa687c6d5\" style=\"color: #00afd7;\">AI is transforming Lightspeed Filter\u202fwith features like BOB 3.0 Assistant and image blurring to enhance security and user experience.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-062f6a7d2a1d18f0c87cad4d658ee08e\" style=\"color: #00afd7;\">Policies 2.0\u202fdelivers a streamlined, more flexible approach to policy management and is required for accessing new AI-powered features.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a87e5468422f400a26754730e0188333\" style=\"color: #00afd7;\">New dashboards and reports\u202fprovide deeper insights into security trends and device health, helping schools maintain safer environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color: #00afd7; color: #00afd7;\" \/>\n<p>Hey folks! Matthew Burg here, thanks to everyone who joined our \u201cWhat\u2019s New in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/products\/lightspeed-filter\/\">Lightspeed Filter<\/a>\u201d webinar! It was awesome to see so many of you tuning in, asking great questions, and getting excited about what\u2019s coming next. If you missed it, or just want a quick recap, I\u2019ve got you covered below.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9cb9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6f9cb9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=1PGW4UMa-5Y&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5795218 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5795218\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488a260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"488a260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\ud83d\ude80 2026 Roadmap: Where We\u2019re Headed<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We kicked things off by laying out our big focus areas for the year ahead. Here\u2019s what\u2019s top of mind for us:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>AI Features to Lighten Your Load<\/strong><br \/>We\u2019re all seeing how AI is changing the game\u2014think ChatGPT, Gemini, and more. Our goal is to harness AI to make your life easier, whether that\u2019s surfacing insights about how students and staff are using tech, proactively flagging configuration issues, or letting you interact with Filter in plain language.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Simplifying the Filter Agent Experience<\/strong><br \/>We know deploying and managing agents can be a pain. We\u2019re working hard to streamline updates, SSL exclusions, and more, so using our software is as easy and reliable as possible.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Strengthening Proxy Prevention<\/strong><br \/>This is a never-ending battle, but we\u2019re making big strides. Our domain sharing category last year knocked out tons of bypass sites, and we\u2019re not stopping there.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-meet-bob-amp-ai-image-blurring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd16 Meet BOB &amp; AI Image Blurring<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Image Blurring<\/strong><br \/>Our new AI-powered image blurring is already out in the wild! It gives you an extra layer of protection by automatically blurring inappropriate images\u2014configurable by category and fully integrated into Policies 2.0.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Meet BOB, Your AI Assistant<\/strong><br \/>Bob is our new AI assistant, ready to help you interact with policies, get quick answers, and even provide proactive insights. Whether you want a summary of user activity or need help with configuration, BOB\u2019s got your back.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cf874 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"19cf874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"policies2.0\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c5472 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40c5472\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd8704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bd8704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h-policies-2-0-unlock-your-new-ai-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Policies 2.0: Unlock your new AI Features<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Policies 2.0 is a huge leap forward. You get:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Drag-and-drop prioritization<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Centralized management<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Enhanced list management<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s the kicker: all the cool new AI features (like BOB and image blurring) require Policies 2.0. If you haven\u2019t migrated yet, now\u2019s the time!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-security-insights-amp-telemetry-deeper-visibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Security Insights &amp; Telemetry: Deeper Visibility<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Security Insights Dashboard<\/strong><br \/>Get real-time visibility into security trends, malware, and proxy attempts. It\u2019s included for all Filter owners and gives you the confidence that your environment is protected.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Telemetry Report<br \/><\/strong>Monitor device health and status across all Lightspeed products. This isn\u2019t tied to your roster, so it\u2019s a high-level view for owners.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-smartshield-deployment-simplifying-installation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a1 SmartShield Deployment: Simplifying Installation<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Deploying SmartShield used to mean command lines and manual steps. Not anymore! We\u2019ve rolled out pre-built VM images and an installation wizard with plain language prompts. Protecting your BYOD and IoT devices is now a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-q-amp-a-highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcac Q&amp;A Highlights<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Q: Are the new telemetry and insights dashboards included, or do we need to purchase add-ons?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>A: <\/strong>They\u2019re included! The rollout will be phased, and dashboards are owner-level only (not roster-linked). Everyone using Filter will see these, and the telemetry dashboard is available for all Lightspeed products.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Q: Do the new Bob features and image blurring require Policies 2.0?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>A: <\/strong>Yes, they do. Policies 2.0 enables us to build and link these advanced features, so you\u2019ll need to migrate to take advantage.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Q: How soon can we access these new features?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>A:<\/strong> Many are available now or rolling out soon. Some are in beta, and we\u2019ll reach out to those interested in testing. Everything related to Policy V2 is already live; AI features and blurring are coming soon (blurring is already out).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Q: Where can I find info about the simplified SmartShield deployment?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>A: <\/strong>The updated HelpDoc link in the interface takes you to the new guide with a clear walkthrough.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Thanks again for joining us and for all your great questions. If we didn\u2019t get to yours, we\u2019ll follow up directly. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, let us know how we can keep making Lightspeed Filter work better for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey folks! Matthew Burg here, thanks to everyone who joined our \u201cWhat\u2019s New in Lightspeed Filter\u201d webinar! 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