Smoothwall Cloud Filter is a cloud-based web filtering solution designed for educational institutions to protect students across all devices and locations. The solution provides real-time, content-aware filtering that analyzes web content dynamically without requiring man-in-the-middle decryption or certificate management. The platform filters HTTPS traffic and detects harmful content hidden behind SSL and secure anonymous proxies. It offers granular policy controls based on user groups, content categories, time, location, IP addresses, subnets, and hostnames to deliver age-appropriate internet access for students on mobile devices and laptops. The solution includes social media controls that remove inappropriate content while allowing read-only access for educational purposes. It generates safeguarding incident notifications for web searches and website access, with comprehensive reporting capabilities for individual and group search behaviors to support incident investigations. The cloud-based architecture eliminates physical on-premise servers and single points of failure, providing improved reliability and scalability. The platform offers complete user visibility with simplified installation and authentication processes. All filtering policies apply consistently whether students are at school, at home, or elsewhere, ensuring continuous protection across all environments. The solution is SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 certified and provides full incident reporting with complete contextual data for safeguarding investigations.