url filtering

[mirehteshamali]

Hi all

i have a 5505 connected to internet

i want to do basic url filtering such as  preventing access to you tube. etc

i know about websense , but i want to statically configure url filtering for 15 - 20 url's

let me know on performance impact on 5505 also

thanks

[sean_evershed · Accepted solution]

Hi, You achieve this via HTTP inspection. See below two useful guides:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_configuration_example09186a0080940e04.shtml

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-1268

Be aware that the ASA won't inspect HTTPS traffic. Therefore it will block http://www.facebook.com but not https://www.facebook.com/

In terms of performance HTTP inspection will introduce latency when broswing the web. See below

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-8982

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