Cyren Web Security Engine

Accurate classification of URLs and Web threats

In the early days of the Internet boom, organizations were driven to implement URL filtering solutions for three reasons: to protect themselves from legal liability, to safeguard bandwidth and to mitigate a loss of productivity from employees. In 2005, security jumped to the top of this list. Organizations increasingly use URL filtering as a first line of defense, by blocking access to Web sites that spread spyware and other forms of malware. This trend shows no sign of abating, and it is rapidly driving small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to adopt URL filtering as a must-have solution. Indeed, URL filtering is but one of a few perimeter-based security technologies for protecting against malicious Internet content…

By Lawrence Orans, Arabella HallawellSource

Cyren Website URL Category Checker

As we analyze global threats to data security, each URL is classified into a category based on a variety of information – Use our Website URL Category Checker to view current categories.

Why use Cyren’s Web Security Engine

Broadest coverage of over 99% of the top
1 million most popular websites continuously categorized

Highest accuracy achieved by continuously tracking URLs to ensure exact and timely categorization

Earliest detection of web threats provided by the Cyren GlobalView security cloud

Diagram showing how Cyren Web Security Engine processes URL queries, categorizes web content, and enforces policies at the endpoint

How it works

AI-driven decisions aided by advanced heuristics and 24×7 analysts 82 categories including 8 for web threats like phishing, fraud, and malware Integration options include an SDK, cloud API, daemon, and container

Diagram showing how Cyren Web Security Engine processes URL queries, categorizes web content, and enforces policies at the endpoint.
Accurate. Relevant. Granular.

Cyren Web Security Engine uses 82 categories across 4 general scenarios
to provide accurate and relevant classification of web content.

Security

Content poses a risk to all users; malware, phishing, etc

Parent Control

Content inappropriate for minors; gambling, adult content, etc.

Productivity

Content considered inappropriate for work environments

General

Content poses no risk and generally appropriate for all uses

URL Categorization

Web Security Engine

Relevant, accurate and fast classification of web pages to power web security, safe browsing, and worker productivity solutions.

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Cyren Web Security Engine FAQs

What is Cyren Web Security Engine?

Cyren Web Security Engine is a cloud-based detection engine that analyzes web content in real time to block phishing pages, malicious downloads, and compromised domains.

How does Cyren Web Security Engine protect users?

It continuously scans web traffic using AI-powered classification and reputation analysis. Each URL or file is verified against Cyren’s global threat intelligence network and blocked instantly if a threat is detected.

What types of web threats does it detect?

The engine identifies phishing links, malicious redirects, exploit kits, infected downloads, and newly registered suspicious domains that may be part of active attacks or scams.

How accurate is the threat detection?

Cyren leverages global telemetry and machine learning models trained on billions of daily transactions. This ensures extremely low false positives and rapid updates within seconds of new threats emerging.

Can Cyren Web Security Engine integrate into my security platform?

Yes. The engine supports integration through SDKs and REST APIs, allowing seamless deployment with firewalls, secure web gateways, SIEM, and other enterprise security solutions.

Does Cyren Web Security Engine work in the cloud?

Yes. Cyren Web Security Engine is designed for hybrid and cloud-based environments, offering scalability and flexibility for ISPs, MSPs, and enterprise-level organizations.

How is it different from traditional URL filters?

Unlike static URL lists, Cyren performs real-time classification and behavioral analysis, providing instant updates and higher detection accuracy for new or unknown threats.

How often is the threat database updated?

Updates occur continuously — often every few seconds — through Cyren’s global security cloud, which collects and analyzes live threat data from millions of endpoints and networks.

Can I test Cyren Web Security Engine before purchase?

Yes. Cyren offers demos and evaluation access so you can test detection accuracy, API performance, and threat coverage in your own environment.

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