Viewing pics

[abcha0s]

So, just to satisfy my curiosity, I check the classification for various photo sharing sites in the WebSense Database.

There's a good review of the Top 10 Photo Sharing Sites here.

#1 – Photo Bucket (www.photobucket.com)
WebSense Classification: Personal Network Storage and Backup

#2 – Flickr (www.flickr.com)
WebSense Classification: Social Networking

#3 – WebShots (www.webshots.com)
WebSense Classification: Social Networking

#4 – Fotki
WebSense Classification: Social Networking

#5 – Care2Connect
WebSense Classification: Service and Philanthropic Organizations

#6 – dotPhoto (www.dotphoto.com)
WebSense Classificaiton: Personal Network Storage and Backup

#7 – AvenquestSendPhotos
WebSense Classification: Information Technology

#8 – SmugMug
WebSense Classificaiton: Personal Network Storage and Backup

#9 – MyPhotoAlbum (www.myphotoalbum.com)
Websense Classification: Social Networking

#10 – KodakEasyShareGallary
WebSense Classificaiton: Personal Network Storage and Backup

I also checked my own site where I host my pictures and it came back as "uncategorized".

Lot's of companies block 'Social Networking' sites. Far fewer companies block 'Personal Network Storage and Backup''; however, these sites pose a significant security risk for companies concerned about DLP (Data Leakage Protection).

Anyhow - as should now be apparent - I have way too much time on my hands - I'm writing this time up as "security related research".

[abcha0s]

In case your curious, the WebSense classification for canreef.com is.......

Society and Lifestyles

I'm not sure exactly what that means, but it does explain why most people can access the site from work.

RC is classified the same way.