Content Research Lab

​CTRL [Categorization Technology and Research Lab]

NetSTARs inCompass® Web-Filtering and Categorization technologies are backed by the industries largest and most comprehensive URL research center of its kind; CTRL.

Supporting the most comprehensive global URL categorization database, the industries only true real-time dynamic filter iCCE, a comprehensive background filtering BaCCE, as well as additional background technology combined with human review, NetSTAR is nationally recognized for its qualtiy assurance programs in its Categorization Technology Research Labs CTRL.

Technology, no matter how sophisticated, requires human intervention because the web content is created by individuals, and not machine. In addition, malware bearing websites are designed by humans intentionally to fool filters. With the constant explosive growth of the internet, including Web 2.0 that delivers a constant churn from social networks, IM, P2P, gaming, streaming, as well as deceptive and malicious websites, a comprehensive URL filtering solution must employ human analysts to inspect URL telemetry from suspicious sites and update algorithms.

OEM Partners, and their customers, alike have come to rely on NetSTAR's reputation not only for comprehensive coverage, but unparalleled accuracy as well.