> I run smartfilter plugin for squid. I define catagorys that I want blocked to > the internet. I found that I am unable to block any website that has https:// Do you really want to block secure websites ? (...) > appended to the front end (443). As a result, a lot of the student body has > figured out how to bypass the filter. (smart kids). My question is do I need > these acl's? They are: > acl SSL_ports port 443 563 > acl Safe_ports port 443 563 # https, snews > Then I have: > http_access deny !Safe_ports > http_access deny CONNECT !SSL_ports > > Looks like this is a standard squid.conf file. I am thinking that as a result > of the above acls websites with https:// dont go through my cache, therefore >... On the contrary, the intend of the default settings is to allow secure sites on the standard SSL port (only). M.