# Secure your network with contextual web filtering using CASB

Filter out malicious and fraudulent sites, and control access to risky or unsanctioned cloud apps across your network. Log360 also watches for suspicious activity from browser extensions and plug-ins, helping you stop phishing, malware, and ransomware at the source.

## Web content filtering for effective cloud security

Web-based attacks are on the rise due to increased cloud adoption by enterprises. It is crucial to regulate access to web applications in your network before encountering a catastrophe. While blocking access to banned applications is elementary, [identifying shadow applications](https://www.manageengine.com/cloud-security/casb/shadow-it-monitoring.html) and blocking access to them can be complex—But it doesn't have to be with the right web filtering solution. Log360 provides deeper visibility into the use of sanctioned, banned, and shadow web applications in your network.

## Secure your web traffic by banning malicious websites

- Risky or unsafe cloud applications usage can facilitate cyberattacks such as phishing, malware, and ransomware.
- Certain fraudulent websites trick users into entering their official account credentials, using which a malicious actor can launch attacks on your network.

Log360 acts as an effective web filtering solution to block access to malicious applications and risky websites like these from your network to prevent users from being scammed.

![Block malicious websites with Log360 web content filtering](https://www.manageengine.com/cloud-security/casb/images/web-content-filtering-ss1-26.webp)

## Why choose Log360 for cloud data protection?

### Gain granular analytics about cloud events

Monitor every nook and cranny of your cloud deployments and secure data in the cloud.

### Get notified immediately

When an attacker is snooping around your cloud deployment, Log360 will let you know with its security alerts.

### Make IT regulations your friends

Are you dealing with additional IT regulations mandated for the cloud? Don't break a sweat. Just leverage Log360 to pass your IT audits.

### Bring shadow IT to light

With Log360, identify shadow applications and allow or ban them in your network.