CyberPatrol and LOOKBOTHWAYS Partner to Produce Internet Safety Video Podcasts Series
Leading Internet Safety Expert and Author Linda Criddle to Advise Families on Empowering Themselves Online
ENOLA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberPatrol the award-winning web filtering company, today announced an
agreement with Internet Safety and technology expert and author Linda
Criddle. Criddle is President of LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc., a
corporation that provides consulting to state and national governments,
law enforcement agencies and other organizations committed to promoting
online safety. In addition to consulting, Criddle operates an Internet
safety web site and is the author of Look Both Ways: help protect
your family on the Internet, an internationally recognized Internet
safety book used by families and organizations.
“With social networking, instant messaging and
the growing use of mobile devices that connect to the Internet, the
challenges of safely enjoying the Internet are greater than ever,”
said Tori Case, VP of Product Management at CyberPatrol. “To
meet these challenges and to ensure that families and others are
empowered to use the Internet safely, CyberPatrol is partnering with
Linda Criddle to provide her unique Internet safety and technology
advice through a range of media.”
CyberPatrol and Criddle will deliver Internet safety tips and other
advice through video casts, podcasts and print material. Criddle’s
posts will be featured on CyberPatrol’s blog http://blog.cyberpatrol.com/,
which will also feature posts by educators, librarians and others
committed to online safety. In addition, Criddle will work with
CyberPatrol in its advocacy of more effective online safety legislation
and enforcement.
“There are more opportunities than ever to
share information and enrich communications over the Internet,”
said Criddle. “Doing so safely requires
family communication, some basic ‘rules of
the road,’ and proven software to make sure
those rules are effective. LOOKBOTHWAYS and CyberPatrol share a
commitment to educate parents, children, seniors and others of the need
to use tools to help protect them online.”
CyberPatrol’s Parental Controls software
provides the utmost flexibility and customization for everyone in the
family, from young children, through teens, adults and senior surfers.
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Block undesirable web sites using automatic or customized settings
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Customize filtering for each user
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Manage time spent online or using programs
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Block downloads of games, music, images, and videos
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Guard against inappropriate language in chat and instant messaging
(IM) sessions
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Restrict chat and instant messaging
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Limit or prevent access to programs on your PC
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Protect against revealing personal information online
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Protect against online predators and identity thieves
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Monitor Internet activity
“While safety software like CyberPatrol
Parental Controls is a critical element of Internet safety, it is one
piece of the overall environment,” added
Case. “CyberPatrol is committed to a
comprehensive approach to protecting people online. That means providing
information and advocating public policy that makes it easier for
families and others to protect themselves online, while still enjoying
the freedom the Internet offers. Partnering with a respected expert like
Linda Criddle is important to fulfilling our mission.”
About CyberPatrol, LLC
CyberPatrol is a leading provider of Web and Content Filtering software
and a pioneer in the Parental Control software market. Launched in 1995,
CyberPatrol Parental Controls is specifically developed for ease of use
to help protect families and businesses from undesirable or threatening
online activity.
In 2008, a group of private investors acquired CyberPatrol from security
vendor Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN). Under the direction of a
successful, seasoned executive management team, CyberPatrol acquired
Emerald Technology, Inc. in June of 2008.
CyberPatrol Parental Controls is recommended regularly as the product of
choice for online safety by many parent and computer magazines. Its
award-winning software is relied upon and trusted by parents, schools,
libraries and businesses around the world to monitor and manage their
users' Internet access, while providing them with the freedom and safety
to explore. For more information, visit: www.cyberpatrol.com.
About LOOKBOTHWAYS
LOOKBOTHWAYS is a pioneer in online safety technology and
education. Our deep understanding of predatory behavior online, broad
experience in evaluating online consumer and industry trends, strong
background in technology and consumer safety messaging, make LOOKBOTHWAYS
an international leader in human threat analysis.
LOOKBOTHWAYS' extensive background in technology consulting,
research, strategic planning, and complex project management enables the
company to create proactive technical, legislative and educational
strategies that respond to the ever-changing landscape on online
criminal activities. The company holds numerous patents in the areas of
emerging technologies and online safety.
LOOKBOTHWAYS also has vast experience in delivering practical
online safety messaging needed by consumers of every age and technical
level.
The award winning consumer oriented book, Look both ways –
help protect your family on the internet; the distance learning
university course, Internet Safety for Educators; and our website
look-both-ways.com, are examples of our educational outreach to
consumers, industry and policymakers. For more information, visit: www.look-both-ways.com.
CyberPatrol LLC
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Barb.r@cyberpatrol.com
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