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Comparison Chart

The CopySense appliance is the #1 product chosen by colleges and universities to reduce unauthorized P2P usage and comply with the HEOA. See how it stacks up.

Technologies Copyright Identification Bandwidth Shaping Blocking
Product Types CopySense Network Device & Graduated Response Software Deep Packet Inspection; Layer 7 WAN Optimization Firewalls
Deterrence Method Copyright Detection Protocol Identification Port Identification
Network Installation Passive, Non-inline Active, Inline Active, Inline
Targets P2P Usage Yes Yes Yes
Respects Privacy Policies Yes Yes Yes
Detects Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Works Yes    
Allows Unfettered Access for Legitimate P2P Usage Yes    
Targets Encrypted Protocols Yes    
Leverages the Teachable Moment Yes    
Ties into Campus Judicial System Yes    
Reduces DMCA Notices Yes Yes Yes
Measures Compliance to HEOA Yes    
Applies QoS Traffic Policies   Yes  
Filters URLs Yes
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