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New Net Nanny mobile Provides Internet Visibility and Control

*Helps Parents Protect Kids Online; Increases Peace of Mind* __SALT LAKE CITY and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012—Net Nanny®__ ([www.NetNanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)) provides parents with __visibility into their kids’ online activity, and the tools to take immediate action to protect them, with the release of Net Nanny mobile for Android and Apple iOS__ smartphones and tablets. Net Nanny mobile debuts today at the [2012 International Consumer Electronics Show](http://www.cesweb.org/) (CES) in Las Vegas, __and can be viewed January 10-13, 2012 in Booth 3614 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center__. The Android version will be available for sale shortly after CES and the Apple iOS version during Q1. For years, Net Nanny has been the No. 1 online parental control tool for computers. Parents have relied on it to help them provide a safe and positive online experience for their children. Today, as mobile devices are outselling computers by a growing margin, Net Nanny mobile expands Net Nanny's filtering capabilities to all devices, whether desktop or mobile. "Everyday, around 150,000 new web pages are created," said Russ Warner, president and CEO of Net Nanny. "When you couple this with the fact that kids are spending nearly half of their day on the Internet, parents need all the visibility they can get so they can better manage how their kids experience and use the Internet. Net Nanny mobile is a key tool to help parents protect their children online." Net Nanny is a complete solution for parents. The first version of Net Nanny mobile offers: - __Filters on Any Network__ – Filters on all mobile networks including Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G. No wireless carrier provides Wi-Fi filtering today. - __Explicit Allows__ – Permits certain categories of specific web sites. i.e.: Parents may block gun sites generally, but allow “gun searches” on Wikipedia for school research. - __Instant, Real-Time Page Blocking__ – Net Nanny mobile is the only online filter to block sites as they are created. Our patented __Dynamic Contextual Analysis__ engine instantly reads any web page and filters it based on the content it contains at that time. - __Preset and Customized Categories__ – 18 web content filtering categories are preset. Others can be created and customized. - __Remote Administration__ – Administer user settings and all management functionality from any browser. - __Profanity Masking__ – Net Nanny mobile converts inappropriate words found on websites to special characters (#$%). Web pages can be viewed without profanity. - __Preset Profiles__ – Four preset User profiles, including Child and Teen. Customized profiles can be created. - __Enforced Safe Search__ – Google Safe Search cannot be turned off. - __Override__ – Blocked web sites can be overridden with proper permission or by a parent. - __Blocks Other Browsers__ (Android only) – Will not allow Android Browser, Firefox, Opera, Dolphin or any other browser to operate. These browsers do not filter web content.
An upcoming version of Net Nanny mobile for Android will add other valuable functionality, including: - IM and Text Message Logging and Reporting - Time Controls - Remote Device Lock - Remote Data Wipe - Forced Ring - Alerts for Parents via Email and Text - Mobile App Blocking and Management.

__Pricing__ - Net Nanny mobile for Android will be available shortly after CES for $19.99 at popular Android marketplaces. The enhanced version, Net Nanny mobile suite, will be released in Q1 and will include the added functionality listed above. - Net Nanny mobile for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad will be available in Q1 2012 for $9.99 from the iTunes App Store and will have an in-app upgrade of $14.99.
Net Nanny mobile was developed on a new platform to allow all popular mobile devices to be used seamlessly. Throughout 2012, development will continue on the new platform, which will migrate to desktop versions of Net Nanny. When completed, a parent will use a single dashboard to visualize and control all online use of all Internet-equipped devices from a single browser. Later in 2012, ContentWatch will release business versions of its mobile apps to provide app management, mobile device protection and filtering. ContentWatch enables companies to improve productivity and bottom-line results through the best software management tools. ## About ContentWatch ContentWatch is the leading provider of Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses. With the proliferation of mobile devices, ContentWatch’s mission is to expand its suite of solutions from desktop computers and networks to include all mobile devices. For more information go to, [www.contentwatch.com/mdm](http://www.contentwatch.com/mdm).

New Net Nanny to Expand Internet Safety to Mobile Devices

*Mobile Apps Increase Control for Parents* __SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2011__- [Net Nanny](http://www.netnanny.com/) today __announced it will release Net Nanny Mobile™ for Android devices and for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad__ in January 2012. Net Nanny Mobile includes the company's market-leading filtering technology as well as other mobile protection solutions. The company will launch the new mobile app at the [2012 International Consumer Electronics Show](http://www.cesweb.org) (CES) in Las Vegas, January 10-13, 2012 (Booth 3614 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). "Families have long sought ways to make the Internet safe for their kids," said Russ Warner, president and CEO of ContentWatch, makers of Net Nanny. "Net Nanny Mobile for Apple iOS and Android mobile devices will give parents the tools they need to protect their children however they may access the Internet." Net Nanny Mobile is an app that customers will install on their mobile devices. Net Nanny Mobile will protect mobile devices as Net Nanny does on the desktop. Some of its many features include: - __Web Filtering__ — Net Nanny Mobile filters pornography, alcohol, tobacco, hate, gambling and other objectionable sites in over 18 categories. - __Instant, Real-Time Page Blocking__ — Net Nanny Mobile is the only online filter to block sites as they are created. Its patented Dynamic Contextual Analysis engine instantly reads any web page and filters it based on the content it contains. - __Profanity Masking__ — Net Nanny Mobile hides inappropriate words allowing websites to be viewed without the profanity. - __Reporting__ — Net Nanny Mobile provides weekly email reports and a dashboard displaying the Internet usage on each device. - __Any Mobile Network__ — Net Nanny Mobile works on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G mobile networks. - __Complete Net Nanny Protection__ — Net Nanny Mobile expands Net Nanny's Internet safety to include smartphones and tablets. Later in 2012, ContentWatch will release business versions of its mobile apps to provide app management, mobile device security and filtering. As always, ContentWatch seeks to help enable companies to improve productivity through the best software management tools. ContentWatch is the leading provider of Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses. With the emergence of mobile devices, ContentWatch's mission is to expand its suite of solutions from desktop computers and networks to include all mobile devices. For more information go to [www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/).

Net Nanny Survey Indicates Online Profanity Greatest Concern After Pornography

__Internet Parental Controls Mean More Than Just Blocking Pornography__ __SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31, 2011__-As __National Cyber Security Month__ comes to a close, __ContentWatch__ ([www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/), makers of __Net Nanny__ ([www.netnanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)), released results of its international customer survey highlighting the importance of parental awareness of online safety issues for kids such as __profanity, pornography and other Internet risks__. During a recent survey of its Net Nanny customer base, ContentWatch found, to no surprise, that the __No. 1 reason their customers use Net Nanny is to filter or block pornographic websites__. What is somewhat surprising is the No. 2 reason. After pornography blocks, surveyed __customers' most important reason for using Net Nanny was to mask profanity__. In the Net Nanny study, __43 percent of surveyed customers indicated they used Net Nanny to mask profanity on web and social media sites__. ContentWatch conducted the survey among Net Nanny customers in the US and around the world. "Recent statistics provided by [The Reppler Effect](http://blog.reppler.com/2011/05/23/47-of-facebook-users-have-profanity-on-their-wall/) found that 47 percent of their users' Facebook walls have profanity," said Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch. "It is clear, profanity is a problem and most of our customers prefer to keep it away from their children." Net Nanny uses __Dynamic Contextual Analysis__ ([http://bit.ly/uKF8OA](http://bit.ly/uKF8OA)) to help parents mask profanity and other blacklisted terms on websites in real-time. "Many parents believe that parental control software is only about blocking pornography," said Melissa Garland, VP of Marketing for Net Nanny. "The Net Nanny profanity masking feature is just one of many useful parental tools available to parents." The survey found that the No. 3 and 4 reasons parents use Net Nanny is to monitor instant messages and to provide time controls. ### Pornography In the survey, 89 percent of customers use Net Nanny to block pornography. Net Nanny regularly blocks more than 83 million porn- and adult-themed websites per month for its registered customer base. ([http://bit.ly/iRT78Q](http://bit.ly/iRT78Q)) ### Cyberbullying In addition to these and other Internet threats, Net Nanny earlier in the month provided tips on what parents can do if they suspect cyberbullying with their children. See [video](http://youtu.be/-KjP9HHZjUo). "A well thought-out Internet safety program combining common sense discussions with your child and the support of an ever-vigilant Internet filtering software, is the key for parents in assuring their children have positive experiences while online," said Warner. "We believe that providing your child with his or her first Internet-ready device is the same as buying them their first bicycle: you'd never send them out to cycle without a helmet; and you should never send them out to surf the Internet without parental controls in place." Additional Internet Safety tips are available at [http://bit.ly/s39TrY](http://bit.ly/s39TrY) Net Nanny is the leading online filtering application and helps parents provide Internet safety for their children. It provides profanity masking, helps monitor and identify cyberbullies or predators, filters adult and pornographic websites and provides many other online safety features. Net Nanny has been delivering Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses since 2001. Net Nanny was created by ContentWatch and can be used to help parents provide Internet safety for their children. With the emergence of mobile devices, ContentWatch's mission is to integrate its suite of solutions, including Net Nanny, from the desktop and networks to all platforms in the mobile market. [www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/), [www.netnanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)

Suspect Cyberbullying? Net Nanny Provides Five Tips on What to Do

*Parents should act at "Internet speed."* __SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 3, 2011__-As long as there have been schools, there have been bullies, and the Internet has created a whole new playground for them. Cyberbullying is now increasing at an alarming rate. Net Nanny ([www.netnanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)) encourages parents to take precautions to prevent cyberbullying, and when it occurs, to act quickly and decisively. Most parents know that when a bullying incident occurs with their child, they should address it immediately. In the case of cyberbullying, online tools are now available to alert parents the moment something happens so they can react in real-time. When parents are alerted that their child may be the target of cyberbulling by a program such as Net Nanny, they should immediately follow these five guidelines: 1. __Address it immediately.__ Speak frankly and openly about the incident with your child to get all the details possible. Ask direct and detailed questions. 2. __Uncover the history.__ Determine if this is the first time for the incident or if it has been an on-going problem. 3. __Understand your child's feelings.__ Get a clear understanding of how your child feels. Are they just annoyed or are they scared, feeling threatened, or even contemplating extreme and dangerous actions such as retaliation or suicide? 4. __Create a plan together.__ Work with your child to determine how they (or you together) should deal with the cyberbullying. Your plan might be to include school officials in dealing with the issue, change user names and passwords for your child's online activities, calling and speaking with parents of the offending bully and watching your child carefully for changes in behavior. 5. __Consider professional help.__ If the incident warrants it, do not hesitate to get professional medical help or counseling for your child, and if you suspect any kind of criminal act or predator activity against your child, contact your local law enforcement agency. "Email, websites, chat and social media are usually the places that cyberbullying occurs," said Russ Warner, ContentWatch/Net Nanny CEO. "You can have a great relationship with your child, put in place many safety measures and do everything you can to protect your child, but the bottom line is that when an incident occurs you need to act very quickly to help and protect your child. These five guidelines will certainly help." Net Nanny believes bullying in all of its forms treads on the rights of children to attend school in a safe and secure environment, free from negative threats or discrimination. As cyberbullying increases with the proliferation of online social networks, Net Nanny believes parents, school officials, government agencies and corporations have a responsibility to do all they can to protect the rights of school children. Here are additional resources to help parents: - Watch [a video on the five guidelines](http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F-KjP9HHZjUo&esheet=50015368&lan=en-US&anchor=video+on+the+five+tips&index=2&md5=6c587dd7c569dc5118816d8e0506af9b) - Learn more about [how cyberbullies use the Internet](http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.netnanny.com%2Fblog%2Fentry%2Fid%2F122&esheet=50015368&lan=en-US&anchor=how+cyberbullies+use+the+Internet&index=3&md5=d109e1674b4e8474ee0762a13f43d668) - Read [additional tips on Internet Safety](http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.netnanny.com%2Fblog%2Fentry%2Fid%2F88&esheet=50015368&lan=en-US&anchor=Internet+Safety&index=4&md5=10834a9f7d80d97adca1f6f606e3179c) Net Nanny has been delivering Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses since 2001. Net Nanny was created by ContentWatch and can be used to help parents provide Internet safety for their children-including cyberbullying. With the emergence of mobile devices, ContentWatch's mission is to integrate its suite of solutions, including Net Nanny, from the desktop and networks to all platforms in the mobile market. [www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/), [www.netnanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)

ContentWatch Makes New Leadership Appointments

__SALT LAKE CITY, August 10, 2011- __ In preparation for __new and unprecedented growth__ due to the __exploding mobile market__ and the __advancement of its Internet security solutions__ for consumers and businesses, ContentWatch ([www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/)) today announced the __hiring and promotion of key leaders__ to strategic positions important for managing its growth. "ContentWatch is taking a leading role in providing Internet security and safety wherever people access the Web," said Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch. "It is with great pleasure that I welcome these industry leaders who will help guide us into the next chapter of our growth and success." - __Greg Butterfield, Chairman of the Board.__ Butterfield is founder and managing partner of SageCreek Partners, LLC ([www.sagecreekpartners.com](http://www.sagecreekpartners.com)). Previously he was group president for Symantec’s ABU, server and storage business units ($4B business P&L). He joined Symantec through the company’s acquisition of Altiris in April 2007 where he most recently served as chairman of the board, president and CEO. - __Gene White, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.__ White brings more than 20 years experience in public accounting and executive financial positions. Previously he was controller for DownEast Outfitters and held various other financial management-related positions for other technology-based companies. - __Melissa Garland, Vice President of Marketing.__ Garland brings more than 16 years of experience in marketing and brand strategy for technology and consumer goods companies, including Samsung, L'Oreal and Citibank. Her background also includes significant international brand and product management in Europe and Asia. - __Clayton Ostler, Senior Director of Technology.__ Ostler has more than 16 years of experience in technology- nine of which has been with ContentWatch as senior technical sales engineer and IT director. Prior to ContentWatch he was an enterprise network security consultant for Cisco. - __Trish Kapos, Director of Sales.__ Kapos brings more than 15 years of wireless and sales leadership experience. Previously she was a consultant with Qualcomm and Sage Software and was a national sales director for third-party distribution channels at AT&T Wireless for 13 years. "Up to this point, mobile carriers in the U.S have offered limited parental controls," said Warner. "ContentWatch will be bringing mobile Internet security and safety to all mobile devices in a big way and the appointment of these talented and experienced people will provide us with the leadership to do so." In a survey among ContentWatch's __Net Nanny__ ([www.netnanny.com](http://www.netnanny.com/)) customers, the company found that 90 percent of respondents want the same experience with mobile Internet filtering as they receive with their desktop filter. ContentWatch is leading the industry in providing this service. In March, the company unveiled its plans for its mobile security suite and demonstrated its Internet filtering solutions for Android and iOS mobile devices. The company will release the suite of software and apps for consumers and carriers throughout the year. ## About ContentWatch ContentWatch has delivered Internet safety, security, and productivity solutions for customers since 2001. In 2011, the Company launched its suite of desktop solutions to smartphones and tablets, leading the market in mobile Internet management tools. For more information, visit [www.contentwatch.com](http://www.contentwatch.com/).

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ContentProtect Security Appliance Awarded GCN Reviewers Choice Award

We are pleased to announce that our ContentProtect Security Appliance was recently tested with 5 other Web content filtering appliances and came out on top. From the article: "The ContentProtect (CP) 100 from ContentWatch is a combination security appliance that includes bandwidth management, antivirus and spyware applications, and peer-to-peer control in addition to Web filtering. All of this comes in one box that is easy to use and not too hard on the budget... We were pleased with the precision with which it handled our tricky Web site list. It was not fooled by any of the potential false positives and managed to stop nearly everything else. It even blocked a Java-based program from connecting to play online board games, which no other appliance in the review managed to do."

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Top Security Companies Align to Support Consumer Launch of Windows Vista

Anti-virus and family safety solutions bolster built-in security of newest version of Windows

REDMOND, Wash. - January 17, 2007 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that leading security providers are committing to delivering fully tested and compatible versions of their consumer and small-business security solutions by Jan. 30, when the Windows VistaTM operating system becomes generally available on new PCs and in retail stores around the world. In addition, today many independent software vendors pledged to deliver a wide range of innovative applications and services designed to further enable safer online experiences for families and home users in time for the consumer launch.

Throughout the development of Windows Vista, Microsoft has worked closely with security partners to provide technical support resources, access to application testing and compatibility labs, and developer training and certification programs. These efforts help industry partners provide consumers with numerous security and safety software and services to choose from to help make their computing experiences safer from the moment they begin using Windows Vista.

"A more secure computing experience, including protection from online threats, viruses and hackers, is more important than ever before, for businesses and consumers alike," said Ben Fathi, corporate vice president of the Security Technology Unit at Microsoft. "Windows Vista is the most secure operating system we've ever built, and our security partners continue to play a vital role in adding layers of protection onto the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) platform. With all of us working together, we can help people feel safer and more confident when using their PCs."

Windows Vista is built to provide in-depth defense against existing and emerging digital threats. Microsoft started by designing Windows Vista using the Security Development Lifecycle, an education, design and testing process that helps minimize security bugs in the operating system's underlying code. New built-in security features such as Windows Defender, User Account Control, an improved Windows Firewall, Parental Controls, and Windows Internet Explorer(R) 7 Protected Mode and Phishing Filter provide additional layers of protection. Microsoft's industry partners add the final layer by building security solutions on top of the Windows platform. Partner security offerings that are scheduled to be available on Jan. 30 include a range of anti-virus, anti-malware and family safety solutions.

Companies committing to the availability of consumer and small-business security solutions for Windows Vista by Jan. 30 include these:

CA Inc.'s CA Anti-Virus 2007 provides protection against viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs that can invade through e-mail attachments, downloads, instant messages and the Web. CA Anti-Virus 2007 was one of the first security solutions available to Windows Vista beta users, providing anti-virus protection to more than 160,000 beta participants.
ContentWatch Inc.'s top-rated Internet filtering software features a patent-pending, dynamic contextual analyzer that filters Internet content in real time. ContentWatch's software also includes powerful remote management, monitoring and reporting, time management, and instant messaging management tools to help parents monitor children's Internet activity - even from work or while traveling.
GRISOFT, maker of AVG security solutions, has made available AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 and AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 in both commercial and free versions, as well as AVG Anti-Malware 7.5, comprising anti-virus and anti-spyware protection with full support for the Windows Vista operating system, downloadable at http://www.grisoft.com.
IMSafer Inc. offers the first service to alert parents when their children are involved in inappropriate online communications, providing parental notification of language that may be indicative of a potential sexual predator, and enabling parents to anonymously share and view community feedback about contacts they think may be inappropriate. Support for Windows Vista includes all the existing IMSafer functionality, plus logging and reporting to the Windows Vista Parental Controls control panel and a freely downloadable wizard to help parents set up Parental Controls in Windows Vista.
Kaspersky Lab will make available Kaspersky(R) Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security, offering premium virus, spyware, hacker and spam protection with anti-malware updates every hour and exceptionally low impact on Windows Vista systems resources.
McAfee Inc.'s award-winning consumer software includes VirusScan Plus 2007; McAfee PC Protection Plus 2007; McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 with 8 in 1 protection for a consumer's identity, PC and online experience; McAfee Total Protection 2007; McAfee(R) Wireless Protection 2007; McAfee SiteAdvisor, the world's first safe search and browse technology; and McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus, which prevents consumers from browsing to risky sites.
Microsoft Windows LiveTM OneCareTM evolving, all-in-one PC care service will provide Windows Vista customers with unified, real-time anti-virus and anti-spyware protection and assist them with other important consumer PC protection and maintenance needs including data backup, the activation of anti-phishing protection (anti-phishing features require Windows Internet Explorer 7), automatic updates when they are online and the management of firewall policies when its latest version is launched on Jan. 30. Because OneCare is a subscription service, as new features are developed and released they will automatically be available to subscribers. The subscription service will be available at http://onecare.live.com and retail centers in the U.S. and 16 countries worldwide.
Panda Software International is announcing Panda Antivirus 2007, the lightest anti-virus solution in the company's consumer product lineup, which uses minimal system resources, and Panda ClientShield, a global protection solution for workstations in corporate environments. In addition, the company is announcing Panda Internet Security 2007 Identity Protect to help protect online transactions and confidential data.
PixAlert, providers of intelligent image auditing and monitoring solutions for home and business use, has made its advanced PC protection and real-time image-monitoring solution, SafeScreen, available in Windows Vista. SafeScreen actively blocks unsuitable images from all sources (including the Internet, DVDs and cell phones), helping to protect the family from unwelcome content.
SafeBrowse.com's Safe Eyes parental control software, winner of PC Magazine's Editor's Choice award, provides a range of customizable features for Windows Vista, including content control, time limits and instant message monitoring. With Safe Eyes software, families can enjoy all the benefits of the Internet without the worry.
Symantec Corp. today announced that the world's first comprehensive transaction security solution, Norton Confidential, and the award-winning Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus, will be Windows Vista-compatible at the consumer launch date.
Trend Micro Inc.'s Internet security with TrendSecure safeguards computers, home networks and personal identities. The comprehensive software and services help prevent malicious attacks and reduces time-consuming interruptions. TrendSecure, a set of online services, provides extended protection, at home or on the go. Trend MicroTM AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers essential protection against viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs and spyware.

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"The enhanced security features of Windows Vista work hand in hand with CA Anti-Virus 2007 to help protect consumers from current and emerging Internet threats. This potent combination of protection features helps make our customers' Internet experience safer and more secure than ever." - David Luft, Senior Vice President, Product Development, CA

"AVG is ready for the Windows Vista launch, and we are excited to be one of the first security software vendors to announce Windows Vista support to users globally. By our working together with Microsoft and in advance of the launch, customers will benefit with more secure features for a better PC and online experience." - Larry Bridwell, Vice President, Global Security Strategies, GRISOFT

"McAfee is excited to support its customers with Windows Vista compatibility. The threat landscape has moved well beyond traditional viruses, requiring consumers to have identity theft protection, safe search and browse technology, and protection from rootkits and stealth technologies. With our Windows Vista-compatible products, and the software-as-a-service model McAfee pioneered eight years ago, consumers are better protected from a wide range of threats 24x7." - Marc Solomon, Director of Product Management, McAfee

"When the Windows Vista operating system and Windows Live OneCare PC care service are combined, they work better together to provide consumers with automatic protection and PC maintenance, so they can get the most out of their computers and help keep them running well." - Ryan Hamlin, General Manager, Technology Care and Safety Group, Microsoft

"With our Windows Vista-compatible versions of Panda Antivirus 2007 for home users, and Panda ClientShield for workstations, we aim to enhance protection against Internet threats from the moment users access the new platform." - Jaime Herrero, Director of Consumer Marketing, Panda Software International

"We are pleased to have worked closely with Microsoft during the beta program of Windows Vista by ensuring that customers receive reliable malware protection from our TrendLabs researchers. Windows Vista customers can rely on Trend Micro's long-standing security expertise to help protect their systems, just as we've safeguarded users of Windows client operating systems for nearly two decades." - Lane Bess, Global General Manager, Consumer Products and Services, Trend Micro

"ContentWatch is pleased to work with Microsoft in offering a state-of-the-art parental control solution to Windows Vista customers. Both Microsoft and ContentWatch have a greater mission of keeping families safe online. Through our integration with Windows Vista parental controls, customers now benefit by having additional options to help protect their children and family members online." - Jack Sunderlage, President and CEO, ContentWatch

"We founded IMSafer because we felt there was a significant gap between how parental control software works and how kids use computers. Microsoft shared our concern and is bringing parental controls to the masses with Windows Vista. We were able use its parental control APIs to expand on the functionality Microsoft provides, to give parents more security when their children are using instant messaging and social networks to develop online relationships." - Brandon Watson, Founder and CEO, IMSafer

"We are delighted to be part of Microsoft's Family Safety efforts that for the first time dramatically improves family protection by working at the operating system level. SafeScreen is ideally suited to work with Windows Vista as it helps prevent families from being exposed to unwanted images that are increasingly getting onto home PCs from the Internet, DVDs and cell phones. By using the most advanced screen interception and audit technology developed for the corporate environment, SafeScreen obscures pornographic images as they appear and also allows parents to scan their PCs and review and remove unsuitable material." - John Nolan, CEO, PixAlert

"With its proven, state-of-the-art parental controls, Safe Eyes will powerfully complement the Family Safety Settings features available on Windows Vista. Our two companies share a strong commitment to providing parents with the best tools to manage their children's computer use and help keep them safe online." - Forrest Collier, Safe Eyes Creator and CEO, SafeBrowse

A Security Feature May Need Tinkering

A New Way To Protect Your Children and Yourself From Internet Porn

Freddy Petersen
EdgfieldDaily.com Columnist
March 21, 2006

We all know the Internet is a vast wealth of information and opportunity. We use the web daily to keep up on news, connect with friends, family and co-workers. Search engine research has all but replaced the library for gathering information for students and adults alike. Everything you need is just a simple mouse click away! All good things come with a price. The Internet is wide open to any and all who wish to be there and some of those people are up to no good.

As the parent of a teenage son, every time I see him log on the Internet, I worry. It's not so much that he will deliberately look for things that he shouldn't be that troubles me; it's that predators and con artist seeking to snare the young and the weak are at the ready. As a web designer, I know the tactics predators, and even some so-called legitimate website designers, use to trick us into going to their sites; whether we intended to or not. The list of ways to fool us is as vast as the Internet itself.

How can we protect our children and ourselves from this? Can it be done without denying legitimate sites? Readers of this column, friends and family, have asked over and over, "How can I keep my kids from seemingly harmless sites that have proven later to be trouble?" One parent told me she suspects her son will do word searches for, "those dirty sites." "How can I stop that from happening?" she worried. She also said, "He tells me he's not doing this type of search, I need to know if he is telling the truth or not!"

Others have stated concerns about chat rooms and instant messaging. Our children have computers in their bedrooms; we need to know they're not getting into trouble when we're busy doing other things. How can we watch from the other side of the door?

These tough questions and my own concerns as a parent convinced me to search for a solution. My search led me to several Internet filters. One stood out by far, ContentProtect.

I contacted ContentProtect directly and spent some time speaking directly to the staff and found them to be very informed on Internet filtering, the issues we all face concerning our children's online safety. The staff at ContentProtect was extremely friendly, and willing to answer any question.

ContentProtect explained that they were asked by a Porn company to develop products to reach potential customers. Instead they decided to develop a product that would help stop the porn company from reaching vulnerable people; that decision led to ContentProtect as we see it today.

I've been using the software now for over three weeks with no problems whatsoever. I've tried several times to trick the software by searching for website names that were not obviously "Adult" oriented and ContentProtect caught every one. Among the key benefits are the reports I receive with inappropriate IM conversations, lists of inappropriate sites visited and date and time they were visited, and the ability to set times of day for my son to go online.

I can even do all of this from work. I can choose remotely to allow him to visit a safe site if needed for a project or turn off Internet privileges from my office, should he attempt to violate our Internet standards while I am away.

ContentProtect has developed a great product that answered many, if not all, of my needs as a parent concerned about my child on the Internet.

Parents can have the peace of mind ContentProtect has provided me for the annual license fee of $39.95 for up to three home computers. (Correction: one license per computer in the home; after the purchase of the initial license additional licenses can be purchased at a 50% discount)