What is the Web Filter System?
The Web Filter provided by MediaStream is an advanced and secure solution specifically designed to continuously scan and monitor the Internet, identifying and flagging illicit or unauthorized platforms, particularly in regulated industries like online gambling.
This system equips regulators with the capability to implement national-level blocks on these platforms, ensuring that only legal and authorized websites are accessible within their jurisdictions.
Key Features of the Web Filter System
Scalability and Efficiency
The system is highly scalable, deployed using Kubernetes (K8s), allowing it to dynamically add new nodes during periods of peak load. This ensures the system can handle increased traffic without compromising performance.
It utilizes top-tier DNS services to maintain fast and secure connections, delivering low-latency responses to users based on their location and the content they are accessing.
Real-Time Blacklisting
When a website is identified as “gambling” and deemed illegal or unlicensed, it is immediately added to the system's blacklist.
The blacklist is stored in a dedicated authoritative service, which synchronizes with local DNS resolvers to provide near-instantaneous blocking of the flagged domains, ensuring minimal disruption to legitimate users.
Security and Compliance:
The Web Filter is designed with robust security measures, making it highly resistant to DNS-based attacks, such as DNS DoS (Denial of Service) and abuse.
The system is also capable of identifying and mitigating risks associated with unauthorized gambling platforms, helping regulators enforce compliance and protect consumers.
Advanced Machine Learning
The Web Filter system leverages a sophisticated Machine Learning (ML) model, continuously trained on large datasets to accurately identify gambling and other illicit websites.
The model is regularly retrained, ensuring it remains effective in detecting new and emerging threats as they arise.
Seamless Integration with ISPs
The system integrates seamlessly with various Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and connectivity providers, including broadband, mobile, and satellite operators.
ISPs can easily configure their DNS services to forward queries through the Web Filter system, ensuring comprehensive coverage and enforcement of content restrictions.
Why is the Web Filter System Important?
For governments and regulatory bodies, the Web Filter system is an essential tool in the ongoing effort to regulate and control the online gambling market. By ensuring that only legal and licensed websites are accessible, it helps maintain the integrity of the market, protect consumers, and prevent the proliferation of illegal activities. Additionally, the system’s advanced capabilities in real-time monitoring and machine learning provide regulators with the insights needed to stay ahead of emerging threats in the digital landscape.
Powering Regulatory Excellence with
Advanced Technology
Our robust tech stack ensures seamless and efficient gaming oversight, setting industry standards in technology-driven compliance.
Cutting-Edge Data Analytics
Leverage state-of-the-art data analytics to gain deep insights into gaming activities for proactive regulatory action.
Multi-Layer Data Protection
Employ multi-layered data protection measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of critical gaming data.
Seamless Integration
Achieve seamless integration of all compliance tools within the CMS Compliance Suite, offering a unified approach to gaming oversight.
Adaptive to Legal Frameworks
Stay fully compliant with diverse gaming laws and regulations globally, ensuring a flexible and legally sound gaming environment.
In-Country Infrastructure
Maintain a dedicated in-country infrastructure to provide uninterrupted gaming oversight while respecting jurisdictional boundaries.
Tailored Solutions
Offer tailored solutions that accommodate each country's specific requirements, fostering a compliant and secure gaming environment.
