Observe mode enables you to evaluate the effect of warn or block policy settings on network browsing activity before implementing them.
To enable Observe mode, see enforcement behavior settings in the Options policy.
Use Observe mode to track:
Visits to red, yellow, or unrated sites
Visits to sites that you configured to block or warn
Visits to phishing pages if configured to block
Downloads that you configured to block or warn
Information compiled in Observe mode is available by running queries, then viewing the results in reports or monitors.
If current settings adversely affect network browsing patterns, adjust settings before disabling Observe mode. When you disable Observe mode, Web Control enforces policy settings.