Websense Wireless has launched a new software—URL Categorisation Engine—for the Smartphones to protect both end-users and the network from malicious Web content.

The new software will allow mobile operators to provide services such as customised parental controls to protect minors from inappropriate Internet content, premium content offerings for subscribers, enhanced wireless security identification offerings, mobile advertising, and marketing capabilities.   

The Websense Wireless URL Categorisation Engine uses Websense technology that collects URLs from Internet sites and classifies them. Based on the content filters installed with the individual wireless service provider, access to Internet sites can be allowed, blocked, or allowed only after a "continue" option is presented to the subscriber. 

According to Surendra Singh, head, South East Asia & India, Websense, "Websense Wireless URL Categorisation Engine provides the wireless operators and IP based service providers to protect their customers from web-based security threats and also increase their revenue stream by offering it as a value-added service."