Is URL filtering same as Web filtering?
URL filtering is a type of web filtering. The term "web filtering" refers to a number of techniques for controlling the content users within a network can access over the Internet. DNS filtering is another common technology for restricting web content.
How does Web filtering work?
Web filtering software monitors and manages the locations where users are browsing on the Internet, enabling an organization to either allow or block web traffic in order to protect against potential threats and enforce corporate policy.