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title: Protection Configuration
slug: legacy/protection-configuration
description: Explore the versatile customization options of FlashStart DNS Filter in our detailed document. Discover how this powerful tool offers advanced protection against online threats, including inappropriate content on search engines and YouTube.
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createdAt: 2024-01-08T13:17:56.076Z
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This page will explain, in the different categories, the various customizations made possible by the flexibility of DNS filter.
# Index
### Protection
- ****[Threat Protection](docId\:BwIwMUFsm8YjrUUagVT7w)
- [Content filtering](docId:_oKCTIcdCmsR4x0pHky8p)
- [App Blocker](docId\:dgFlqJMrw7AcUO_uzUKvb)
### Advanced Protection
- ****[Search engines protection](docId\:jpUSgmrQq6hqGau-bAHSq)
- [IP Blocking](docId\:nFEiFVkUrE0FVzt8ygf4S)
- [Geoblocking](docId\:LvjNxsIu1KJEDxXdjpqev)
### Exception
- [Personal WhiteLists](docId\:UkO8WO6suHQ9xNzqJ0J9R)
- [Personal BlackLists](docId\:DewJZAImVw3a9tn0KOpuO)
## Protection
### Thread Protection
Through Threat protection it is possible to block, through certain modes, those that are **malware-carrying sites, suspicious domains and more**. The flexibility of platform's DNS filtering allows the user various and customized solutions with features that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/eFByPsDvtXYHBxgJ88Ldf_image.png" size="50" width="1243" height="382" position="center" caption="Thread Protection Table" alt="Broad visualization of the entire functionality" showCaption="true"}
**Macrocategory Customization**
The filter has macrocategories with subcategories of hazards more specifically within them.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/RPha80Pb-zU3V34_6Rihu_image.png" size="54" width="1241" height="916" position="center" caption="Table of Macrocategories of Threat Protection" alt="Broad View of Macrocategories" showCaption="true"}
The *entire macrocategory* can be blocked to not allow any of the categories below it to pass through the filter by clicking on the gray '*Always Block*' circle.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/eRfrmlbItSmMdXNb1VRdu_image.png" size="50" width="1247" height="333" position="center" caption="Function blocking feature" alt="Demonstration of blocked threats and no" showCaption="true"}
**Categories Costumization**
Ability to extend the group, *individually blocking each category as desired*, thus having more freedom with respect to content.
In case within a macrocategory there are individual items that are blocked and others are not, graphically a green half circle under '*always allowed*' and a red half circle under '*always blocked*' will be displayed, indicative of a custom category filter.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/oLJR_Bc7q2bFFVSynuaH9_image.png" size="50" width="1241" height="916" position="center" caption="Demonstration table of categories" alt="Customization of protection for different categories" showCaption="true"}
**Block Scheduling**
Clicking '*insert*' will apply the filter as desired, and the icon shown from the menu will take the form of a yellow clock in the block scheduling part.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/OTbN0c3UUoBgtSkEU3slh_protection5.png" size="50" width="1233" height="511" position="center" caption="Schedule" alt="Schedule graphic " showCaption="true"}
Ability to schedule blocks and elements, prohibiting access to certain content only within a *time slot, fully customizable by the use*r by selecting start time, end time, and filter repetition.
### Content Filtering
**Macrocategory Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/ac218ur-PUK9gCoe2EmjA_protection7.png" size="50" width="1246" height="427" position="center" caption="Content filtering " alt="Macrocategory Customization for Content filtering" showCaption="true"}
Through Content Filtering it is possible to block, through certain modes, those that are distracting sites, sensitive content and more. The flexibility of platform's DNS filtering allows the user various and customized solutions with features that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical.
**Categories Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/GjPCZ6W5tuJi7ChP96wzM_protection8.png" size="50" width="1241" height="487" position="center" caption="Customization of categories" alt="Demonstration of customization Categories" showCaption="true"}
The entire macrocategory can be blocked to not allow any of the categories below it to pass through the filter by clicking on the gray '*Always Block*' circle.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/V03GWeLKBCxXn5hSDadSX_protection10.png" size="50" width="1241" height="487" position="center" caption="Blocking " alt="How to block the category" showCaption="true"}
The filter has macrocategories with subcategories of hazards more specifically within them.
In case there are individual items within a macrocategory that are blocked and others that are not, graphically a green half-circle under '*always allowed*' and a red half-circle under '*always blocked*' will be displayed, indicative of a custom category filter.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/unZJMwztP41hoe25hvE0y_protection13.png" size="50" width="1233" height="255" position="center" caption="Blocking" alt="How to appear a blocked app" showCaption="true"}
Ability to extend the group, *individually blocking each category at will*, thus having more freedom with respect to content.
**Block Scheduling**
Clicking '*insert*' will apply the filter as desired, and the icon shown from the menu will take the form of a yellow clock in the block scheduling part.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/ZftQJcypR7RLdJKdIDb5d_protection11.png" size="50" width="1242" height="717" position="center" caption="Schedule" alt="Scheduling content filter" showCaption="true"}
Ability to schedule blocks and elements, prohibiting access to certain content only within a *time slot, fully customizable by the use*r by selecting start time, end time, and filter repetition.
### App Blocker
**Macrocategory Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/uPMacXEqNTQklcUlg5_qL_protection12.png" size="50" width="1236" height="780" position="center" caption="App Blocker table" alt="Tabular demonstration of functionality" showCaption="true"}
Through application blocking, it is possible to exclude, through certain modes, what are possible distractions for users. Applications such as video games, music, dating apps can create a waste of time in the work environment, consequently leading to a slowdown and lack of responsibility. The flexibility allows the user various and customized solutions with features that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical.
**Categories Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/vcHXFOlrHSf7sJ1WFuU4M_protection13.png" size="50" width="1233" height="255" position="center" caption="Blocking app" alt="How to blocking app" showCaption="true"}
Imagine Caption: Customizing the Categories of the App Blocker feature
Imagine Alt Text: Graphic demonstration
The *entire macrocategory* can be blocked to not allow any of the categories below it to pass through the filter by clicking on the gray '*Always Block*' circle.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/eaMsDFYZqqWRy_E538IRn_image.png" size="50" width="1240" height="655" position="center" caption="Table of macrotegories respective to the App Blocker" alt="Table of macrotegories respective to the App Blocker" showCaption="true"}
The filter has macrocategories with subcategories of hazards more specifically within them.
In case there are individual items within a macrocategory that are blocked and others that are not, graphically a green half-circle under '*always allowed*' and a red half-circle under '*always blocked*' will be displayed, indicative of a custom category filter.
**Block Scheduling**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/ChbG3Bir_UjSW1IJd-2MP_image.png" size="50" width="1240" height="655" position="center" caption="Table of the macrotegory Games" alt="Table of the macrotegory Games" showCaption="true"}
Ability to extend the group, *individually blocking each category at will*, thus having more freedom with respect to content.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/F9h_w0c-aM4FZrGPYksXq_image.png" size="50" width="1240" height="297" position="center" caption="Table of the macrotegory Games" alt="Table of the macrotegory Games" showCaption="true"}
Clicking '*insert*' will apply the filter as desired, and the icon shown from the menu will take the form of a yellow clock in the block scheduling part.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/tscvyuUCjVfVdtL75mZ3Y_protection16.png" size="50" width="1235" height="547" position="center" caption="Schedule" alt="Scheduling content filter" showCaption="true"}
Ability to schedule blocks and elements, prohibiting access to certain content only within a *time slot, fully customizable by the user* by selecting start time, end time, and filter repetition.
## Advanced Protection
### Search and youtube engine protection
**Protection of Google® / Bing® / DuckDuckGo® searches**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/rA3arvaA8rsqo1TtCeDKH_protection17.png" size="50" width="1247" height="177" position="center" caption="Search engines" alt="Youtube" showCaption="true"}
Search engine and Youtube protection allows the user to set up a filter that blocks access to unwanted sites such as pornography and other safe and undecent content.
**YouTube** **Protection**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/hVvx6KQjGGh2pGYWr4YOp_protection21.png" size="50" width="798" height="233" position="center" caption="Enable Youtube" alt="Search Protection modification" showCaption="true"}
After confirmation, Youtube will filter this content.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/0R6-dktrXGlxP8CnrtWhZ_protection18.png" size="50" width="1247" height="177" position="center" caption="Search engines" alt="Youtube" showCaption="true"}
Google/Bing/DuckDuckGo search protection allows the user to block unwanted content from these search engines. The Browser will not show sites that contain undecent content according to these.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/6M8O8LJncY5qjhA_MWKyb_protection19.png" size="50" width="807" height="242" position="center" caption="Search Protection" alt="Enable" showCaption="true"}
After confirmation, Protection of Google® / Bing® / DuckDuckGo® will filter this content.
### Blocking IP
**Threats for IP**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/-KFVl_H4ES9FP3OiuNDvP_protection22.png" size="50" width="1240" height="231" position="center" caption="Blocking threats by IP" alt="Blocking for IP" showCaption="true"}
Through blocking by IP, it is possible to deny threats directly by going back to the ip instead of the individual domain.
This feature allows blocking all domains that pass by a certain IP address. This allows the user to avoid hand-writing every domain that passes by that particular address.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/Vy935k_XN40Lzf-VKQD_m_protection23.png" size="50" width="1242" height="230" position="center" caption="IP Blocking" alt="Block Threats" showCaption="true"}
Clicking on the slide toggle will enable threat blocking by IP.
### Geoblocking Protection
**Macrocategory Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/l4NNS1j8bs4Dwy_6dz4Xp_protection24.png" size="50" width="1243" height="832" position="center" caption="Geoblocking protection" alt="Demonstration of different countries possible by management" showCaption="true"}
Through Geoblocking protection it is possible to block, through certain modes, what is all Internet traffic from specific areas of the world. The flexibility allows the user various and customized solutions with features that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical.
**Categories Customization**
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/koxdZUoF2WO0LY3rn4LsQ_protection26.png" size="50" width="1243" height="832" position="center" caption="Geoblocking protection" alt="Demonstration of different countries possible by management" showCaption="true"}
The *entire macrocategory* can be blocked to not allow any of the cities below to pass through the filter by clicking on the gray '*Deny*' circle.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/hVLMS_mLophg9YmjyidB2_protection25.png" size="50" width="1235" height="497" position="center" caption="Depiction of some of the different countries to be managed" alt="Depiction of some of the different countries to be managed" showCaption="true"}
The filter has macro-zones with cities and zones within them more specifically.
In case there are individual items within a macro-zone that are blocked and others are not, graphically a green half-circle under '*Allow*' and a red half-circle under '*Deny*' will be displayed, indicative of a custom category filter.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/_GSWEf2GnOyLbepJZ0P8W_image.png" size="50" width="1232" height="428" position="center" caption="Depiction of some of the different countries to be managed" alt="Graphical and tabular demonstration" showCaption="true"}
Ability to extend the group, *individually blocking each city at will*, thus having more freedom with respect to content.
## Exception
### Personal WhiteList
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/mdgx_qdIsQfgNHGKSgyVP_protection28.png" size="50" width="1247" height="245" position="center" caption="Personal whitelist" alt="Depiction of some of the different countries to be managed" showCaption="true"}
Ability to see domains in the list with different and extended style.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/vZggmB2TaCe0_gi_rVBCL_protection29.png" size="50" width="258" height="69" position="center" caption="Domain search" alt="Different and extended style" showCaption="true"}
Ability to search for a particular domain if you have more than one.
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/GnsFaRJOiRqTAG6jnzwDZ_protection30.png" size="50" width="1237" height="362" position="center" caption="Personal whitelists" alt="Particular domain" showCaption="true"}
Ability to both whitelist certain domains in the current profile and make them available in any user profile.
The WhiteListing system allows the user to manually enter domains that will not be blocked even if they are located within a non-navigable category.
### Personal BlackList
::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/5NEmWKnbmsTB0FIo2Gn6G_protection32.png" size="50" width="803" height="502" position="center" caption="Personal blacklist" alt="Personal blacklist" showCaption="true"}
Ability, once the domain to be blocked is written, to specify the category of the address as well as an optional comment. Otherwise, you can skip this process by blocking the domain without putting it in a category.
The BlackListing system allows the user to manually enter domains that will be blocked even if they are located within a browsable category.
**Other ways to ask**:
- Structuring protection policies.
- Organization of cybersecurity measures.