Relution Decon
by Raphael Pohland
In an increasingly digitalized world, more and more people are spending time online. The internet should be a safe space where everyone can learn and work confidently and without worry. This growing reliance on digital platforms has heightened the demand for digital security to fend off cyberattacks and effectively filter and block access to unwanted content — especially in sensitive areas such as schools, businesses, or public institutions.
Why Relution Decon?
Relution Decon is a new AI-based add-on developed specifically for iOS and iPadOS. It offers not only effective protection through dynamic filtering of harmful and inappropriate websites and apps but also optimizes learning and work environments by minimizing distractions caused by unwanted content.
Restrictions for specific categories of websites and apps can be easily set up to block undesired content. At the same time, it provides flexibility to allow or block individual websites and apps. This ensures a secure digital environment — anytime and anywhere.
How Does Relution Decon Work?
Relution Decon is powered by a content filtering app that monitors and filters network access on the device. Websites are analyzed and classified in real-time, with both text and images being recognized. To enhance efficiency, previously analyzed websites are cached.
What Platforms Does Relution Decon Support?
In its initial release, Relution Decon is available for iOS and iPadOS. An update for macOS is currently in development. We are also exploring the possibility of extending support to Android and Windows platforms.
Relution Decon Integration
A new policy called “Relution Decon” has been added to Relution, enabling content control.
Administrators can flexibly allow or block categories of content and manage specific URLs and apps through customizable lists. If a website falls into a blocked category set by administrators, access is automatically denied, and the user is redirected to a custom block page. Users can request access to mistakenly blocked sites, and administrators can approve or block specific pages.
The Decon App
With the Decon policy in Relution, the Decon app is automatically installed on all devices.
Users can monitor Decon’s status and view the reasons for blocked websites. Additionally, the app activates a system-wide DNS proxy that runs seamlessly in the background. Crucially, the proxy cannot be deactivated by users, ensuring enhanced security and continuous protection for all devices.
Secure Data Exchange
Relution prioritizes the protection of personal data. The Decon server utilizes DNS over HTTPS to ensure all data transmissions are SSL-encrypted, whether the solution is used on-premises or in the German cloud. This ensures data and privacy protection, preventing DNS providers from tracking online activities based on DNS queries.
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The Decon system does not collect website information directly on the device. Instead, filtering is based solely on domain names and publicly accessible information. All logged data is anonymized, so administrators cannot see which device accessed which website. They can only view aggregated data, such as the total number of requests from a user.
Relution Decon — Content Control with One Click
Administrators can define a Decon policy in Relution to block or allow the following categories:
- Non-age-appropriate Content
Blocks websites with inappropriate content for minors, such as pornography, violence, weapons, drugs, gambling, adult shopping, and dating. The filter also activates Google Safe Search to exclude offensive content from search results, providing comprehensive protection to ensure minors surf in a safe and age-appropriate digital environment. - Advertising
Covers all content related to advertisements and promotional material, including websites that advertise products and services or feature ad platforms. - Communication
Includes websites and services related to communication, such as email, messaging, and (video) calls. - Social Media
Blocks content associated with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and similar services. - Entertainment
Covers entertainment-oriented websites that can distract users in educational or professional settings, including video streaming platforms. - Music
Includes music streaming providers such as Spotify and Tidal. - News
Blocks access to current news and weather report websites. - Shopping
Lists shopping sites not already covered under “Non-age-appropriate Content,” including online stores like Amazon and eBay offering a wide range of products and services. - Work
Includes work-related websites aimed at enhancing productivity, such as platforms for office applications and file-sharing services. - Education
Covers websites designed for learning and knowledge-sharing, such as Wikipedia and Google Scholar. - Generative AI
Includes websites providing access to various AI services, such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.ai. - Phishing — More than Just a Content Filter
The “Phishing” category filter blocks access to phishing websites that attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details, and personal data. These security measures ensure safe internet navigation. Relution Decon goes beyond youth and content filtering to provide comprehensive digital security.
