An agent-based web filter operates on client devices to ensure adherence to the organization's internet usage policies by controlling access to websites and filtering content. Agent-based filters monitor and restrict web traffic on the user's browser, often providing protection even when the device is not connected to the corporate network. The other answers describe different security tools; one describes a centralized web filter, which operates from a server or proxy, while the others describe firewalls and VPNs.
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