What occurs when dynamic categorization is disabled?

When dynamic categorization is disabled, the proxy server does not contact WebPulse for real-time categorization of web traffic. WebPulse is a service that provides up-to-date information regarding website categories based on current data and trends. By disabling dynamic categorization, the proxy does not perform automated checks against this external database, relying instead on pre-existing categorization that may be outdated. This means that the latest website categorization data—important for filtering and security policies—is not utilized.

In contrast, while there may be some manual adjustments after disabling dynamic categorization, not all categorization necessarily defaults to a manual process alone. The system does not reset to default settings upon this action—this remains unchanged with regards to configured settings. Additionally, layer evaluation does not specifically come to a halt; the proxy can still evaluate layers based on prior categorizations without real-time updates from WebPulse. Thus, the essence of disabling dynamic categorization focuses on the lack of contact with WebPulse, which directly affects how up-to-date the site categorizations are for the proxies in operation.