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SWA Architecture & Components

Core Logic & Function

WebFilter operates using a structured decision engine:

  1. User Identity Recognition

  2. Group Association Mapping

  3. Policy Matching

  4. Rule Evaluation (Application / Category / URL / IP)

  5. Action Execution (Allow / Block / Bypass)

  6. Logging & Audit Trail Generation

  7. Default Action Enforcement (if no rule matches)

This layered logic ensures deterministic, predictable, and auditable web access decisions.

Component Architecture

WebFilter consists of the following architectural layers:

1. Identity Layer

  • Users

  • Groups

  • Role mappings

2. Policy Engine

  • Rule creation and evaluation

  • Priority-based matching

  • Conflict resolution handling

3. Classification Engine

  • Application database

  • Predefined web categories

  • Domain and subdomain mapping

4. Enforcement Engine

  • Traffic interception

  • Allow/Block decision application

  • Bypass execution logic

5. Logging & Monitoring Layer

  • Real-time event logging

  • Policy match reporting

  • Admin audit trail

Each component works cohesively within the Secure Web Access (SWA) framework to provide unified web governance.

Workflow Integration

WebFilter integrates into enterprise workflows by:

  • Aligning with organizational structure (Teams & Groups)

  • Supporting compliance auditing

  • Enabling SOC monitoring

  • Integrating with incident response workflows

  • Supporting staged deployment and change management

It ensures web security becomes part of the organization’s operational governance model.