Lightspeed SmartShield acts as a local DNS filter placed on a virtual appliance in a school’s server, intercepting and filtering all agent-less internet traffic between devices and networks. It provides visibility into internal IP addresses, distinguishing between different machines even when users are not authenticated, allowing greater flexibility and control to manage policies.

Lightspeed SmartShield provides:

• Flexible Deployment: Easily set up multiple Lightspeed SmartShield virtual appliances to create custom networks with personalized filtering rules by schools, buildings, and more.
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  Cloud Integration: Seamlessly connects with the Lightspeed Filter in the cloud, consolidating reporting data and filtering rules for a specific user, for both school-managed devices and BYOD.
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  Multi-user Authentication Support, including RADIUS Integration: Identify and filter users beyond internal IP addresses, connecting personal devices to user-specific policies for holistic reporting and efficient policy management.
• AdvancedReporting: Extended proxying functionality enables detailed reporting and filtering for iOS and other devices, including full search and YouTube browsing visibility, and support for blocked keyword search, Lightspeed SmartPlay™, and more.