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Net Nanny Provides Safe Web Surfing for Microsoft Windows 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Net Nanny Family of Online Safety Solutions supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS

SALT LAKE CITY, JUNE 13, 2013 – Net Nanny^® today announced the availability of Net Nanny with support for Microsoft Windows 8, providing safe web browsing in real time and related parental controls for all Microsoft Windows users.

Available immediately, the new release now supports Microsoft Windows 8 and is the latest in the long line of award-winning parental controls solutions that protect kids from inappropriate online material and mobile apps. This new solution also comes bundled with additional protections and controls to help parents keep up with their child’s fast-paced online social life.

“For more than two decades, Net Nanny has protected kids wherever they access the Internet,” said Russ Warner, CEO. “Net Nanny continues to help prevent kids from viewing inappropriate materials online, to ensure a safe Internet surfing experience. This latest version of Net Nanny adds support for Windows 8 and includes a promotional license of Net Nanny Social for social network monitoring--because that’s where kids spend their time.”

Net Nanny for Windows provides the following core functions:

Filters web content on any computer using Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
Masks profanity or vulgar words on web pages
Enforces Google Safe Search
Provides time controls to limit the time spent online
Provides alerts and reports of a child’s online activities
Gives parents a cloud-based tool to manage settings and review activities

Net Nanny for Windows provides trusted protection for kids and families. It enhances the family of world-class Net Nanny solutions that provides protection on the most popular PC and mobile platforms. Now available at www.NetNanny.com.

For a limited time, Net Nanny for Windows 8 customers will get a free license of Net Nanny Social ($19.99 value). Net Nanny Social helps parents monitor a child’s photos, friends, and posts on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn — regardless of how a child accesses those networks (i.e., smartphone, PC, tablet, etc.)

Net Nanny is the leading provider of Internet parental control solutions. Net Nanny’s mission is to protect kids and families on computers and mobile devices. www.netnanny.com

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Net Nanny Celebrates June as Internet Safety Month, Introduces 5-pack License and Other Resources To Protect Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Net Nanny Celebrates June as Internet Safety Month,
Introduces 5-pack License and Other Resources To Protect Families

SALT LAKE CITY, JUNE 5, 2013 – June is Internet Safety Month and Net Nanny announced today the availability of a 5-pack license to help families get their computers, smartphones, and tablets protected--to help keep children safe. Customers may now purchase any combination of five licenses of Net Nanny for Windows, Mac, or Android and save up to 54%.

“We polled customers and found many families that have between 3 and 10 devices in their homes—including desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets,” said Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch, makers of Net Nanny. “We created an economical 5-pack license to help families get all Internet-enabled devices under the watchful care and protection of Net Nanny.”

Net Nanny is a four-time winner of the PC Mag Editor’s Choice* and eight-time winner of the Top Ten Reviews Gold Award** for parental controls software. No other competitor has done the same.

And in the spirit of Internet Safety Month, Net Nanny has published more than 300 articles on the challenges and solutions of keeping families safe online. To access the articles, click here. Also, Net Nanny provides anytime access to free webinars with Internet safety tips and advice from online protection experts. To access the webinars, click here.

The following is an example of the 5-pack pricing:
Customer has 2 Windows computers, 2 Mac’s and 1 Android smartphone
Note: Retail pricing is $39.99 for Windows/Mac and $12.99 for Android
The total retail price of this bundle is $172.95; the 5-pack price is $79.96 (54% discount)

Net Nanny includes the following benefits:

Filters website content
Provides profanity masking on websites (changes vulgar words to special characters)
Provides Google Safe Search enforcement
Allows web browsing time controls to be set
Protects on Wi-Fi and 3G/4G networks
Provides mobile app management (Android only)

ContentWatch is a leading provider of Internet filtering solutions for organizations. Net Nanny is the company’s flagship product for families. With the proliferation of mobile devices, the ContentWatch mission is to provide mobile device management (mdm) and content filtering protection for organizations of all sizes.

Visit www.netnanny.com and www.contentwatch.com for more information.

*The PC Mag Editor's Choice is a trademark of Ziff Davis, Inc. ** The Gold Award is a trademark of TechMediaNetwork.

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ContentProtect MDM for iOS and Android – the Only MDM Solution with Integrated Content Filtering

SALT LAKE CITY, May 16, 2013- Today ContentWatch Inc. announced the availability of ContentProtect MDM for Android and iOS as the only Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution on the market with integrated Content Filtering as part of its robust solution suite.

ContentProtect MDM is the most cost-effective and easy-to-use MDM solution available today and will have strong appeal among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as well as government entities and institutions of education.

Customers will obtain a significant reduction in the cost of supporting mobile workers’ devices while simplifying IT tasks and management and streamlining settings and policy compliance.

“ContentProtect MDM provides an inexpensive, easy-to-deploy and manage MDM solution that is cloud-based with no start-up fees, no hosting fees, no server hardware, and more importantly, includes a comprehensive suite of tools for mobile device management coupled with built-in content filtering,” said Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch. “All other MDM products offer content filtering as an after-the-fact add-on. And we provide this comprehensive, cost-effective MDM solution with content filtering for less than the cost of all other MDM solutions on the market now.”

ContentProtect MDM includes the following benefits:

100% Cloud-Based: no on-premise servers or hardware required.
Low Cost: no data hosting fees, no set-up costs, no minimum purchases, and low cost licensing.
One-click device enrollment: done via SMS, e-mail, custom URL or QR code.
Simplified control of settings and group policies: management of VPNs, Wi-Fi networks, 3G/4G network, mobile app management, and PINs from the cloud-based console.
Android and iOS support: both types of devices are supported and managed
Content Filtering and Internet Controls: management of access to web content by user, device or group with reporting and alerts.
Device Lock: in the event of device loss or theft, render the device unusable by others.
Device Locate: GPS-based tracking of lost or stolen devices.
Device alarm: to signify compliance breach, an alarm will sound.
App inventory and management: shows an inventory of all apps on devices-including the ability to install or un-install apps.
Data Backup: contact lists, call histories, and images are backed-up to prevent data loss.
Data Restore: to back-up information on devices.

ContentWatch has provided trusted content filtering and bandwidth management solutions for more than a decade. ContentProtect MDM enhances the family of world-class solutions by providing cost-effective MDM coupled with Content Filtering for the most popular mobile platforms.

ContentWatch is a leading provider of Internet filtering and bandwidth management solutions. With the proliferation of mobile devices, the company’s mission now includes mobile device management and content filtering protection for organization of all sizes. For more information, visit www.contentwatch.com

New Net Nanny Social Monitors and Protects Kids' Social Presence

New Net Nanny Social Monitors and Protects Kids' Social Presence

Dashboard Gives Parents Information Needed to Monitor Inappropriate Behavior, Cyber Bullying, Predators and Other Online Threats

SALT LAKE CITY, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – To help parents protect their kids against online threats, ContentWatch today launched Net Nanny Social℠ (www.NetNanny.com/social), a cloud-based social network monitoring and alerts dashboard, allowing parents to monitor the social networks their kids use.

Net Nanny Social supports monitoring of Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+. From Net Nanny®, the trusted market leader in digital parental controls solutions, Net Nanny Social monitors activities related to your kids' online friends, cyber bullying, sexual predators, privacy concerns, and reputation-damaging pictures or videos.

"Social networks are now an intricate part of our kids' lifestyle and culture," said Russ Warner , CEO of ContentWatch and Net Nanny. "It is imperative parents take an active role in protecting them from the dangers of online risks. Net Nanny Social provides the online eyes-and-ears to not only protect children from danger, but to allow them to safely use social media."

Net Nanny Social is a web-based, easy-to-use dashboard that monitors the social networks kids use most regardless of the device or Internet access point they use (3G/4G, Wi-Fi, home network, or hotspot)

Additionally, Net Nanny Social includes the following features:

Access to Friends – allows parents to see details about their kids' online friends, when added, and shows the same details kids see for their friends.
Access to Photos and Videos – allows parents to view photos and videos posted by their children and those taken of their children and posted by others.
Language Detection – used to identify online threats such as cyber bullying, cyber-stalking or grooming. Monitors content for harmful language and notifies parents.
Alert Notifications – notifications are sent to parent via email or text message when harmful or inappropriate activities are detected.
Activity Reports – daily or weekly reports provide details and charts representing levels of inappropriate or threatening contact and communications with their children.
Intuitive Dashboard and Reports – organizes all monitored content in a single easy to use dashboard where parents can see all information from any browser.
Resources for Parents – provides useful resources such as a glossary of terms and acronyms commonly used by kids on social networks.

Net Nanny Social is available for an annual family license of $19.99 at www.NetNanny.com.

Net Nanny Social requires no setup since it is hosted in the cloud. Once the annual license is purchased, parents access the easy-to-use interface to add email addresses or social account information of their children and begin monitoring activity from the dashboard using any web browser.

Net Nanny is the leading provider of Internet parental control solutions for consumers. With the proliferation of mobile devices, Net Nanny's mission is to protect kids and families on all devices, wherever they are. www.netnanny.com

New Net Nanny for iOS Provides Safe Web Surfing for Kids

New Net Nanny for iOS Provides Safe Web Surfing for Kids

Joins Net Nanny Family of Online Safety Solutions: Android, Windows and Mac

SALT LAKE CITY, Mar. 5, 2013 – Net Nanny® (www.netnanny.com) today announced the availability of Net Nanny for iOS (www.netnanny.com/ios), bringing safe web browsing and surfing for kids of all ages to Apple’s iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad using iOS 5.0 or later.

Available immediately from the iTunes App Store for an introductory price of $4.99, Net Nanny for iOS is a customizable safe Internet browser with built-in Internet filters and is designed to replace the Safari browser to help protect kids from viewing unsuitable online material.

“Our goal has always been to protect kids online wherever they access the Internet,” said Russ Warner, CEO of Net Nanny. “Net Nanny iOS now provides strong online protection to help prevent kids from viewing online materials that can be unsafe or too mature – ensuring safe Internet surfing.”

With Net Nanny iOS, parents can choose between three safety settings:

High – to block pornography, nudity, death, gore, abortion, mature, lingerie, swimsuits and mask profanity.
Medium – to block pornography and nudity and to warn of content related to death, gore, abortion, mature, lingerie, swimsuits and masks profanity.
Low – to block pornography and nudity.

To be effective, Safari and other web browsers should be removed or disabled, and Net Nanny for iOS set as the default web browser.

Easy to use and setup, Net Nanny for iOS has the following features:

Filters web content
Provides profanity masking
Provides safe search enforcement
Protects on Wi-Fi, 3G/4G networks
Traditional browser settings (replaces Safari)

Cut and paste
Pinch and Zoom
Landscape mode
Multiple tabs
Bookmarks
URL browsing history and suggestions
Persistent cookies
Alternative search with Google, Yahoo! Bing

One time price. No annual subscription.

Net Nanny for iOS provides trusted protection for kids and families. It joins the family of world-class Net Nanny solutions for Android, Windows and Mac. It is now available at the iTunes App Store.

Net Nanny is the leading provider of Internet parental control solutions for consumers. With the proliferation of mobile devices, Net Nanny’s mission is to protect kids and families on all devices, wherever they are.

www.netnanny.com
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Net Nanny for Mac 2.0.3

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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."

Preventing System Abuse

A guide to deploying a flexible, accurate content-filtering solution.

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.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft, Windows Vista, OneCare, Windows, Windows Live and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Addendum

"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)