BellSouth Helps Schools Meet Federal Government's Internet Security Deadline.Business Editors & Education Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001 Schools to Comply with Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Standards by October 28th or Risk Losing Federal Funding BellSouth (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BLS See Bureau of Labor Statistics. ) today reaffirmed its commitment to education by helping schools comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is one of a number of bills that the United States Congress has proposed in an attempt to limit children's exposure to pornography and other controversial material online. (CIPA CIPA Children's Internet Protection Act of 1999 (US) CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association CIPA Chartered Institute of Patent Agents CIPA Canadian Information Productivity Awards CIPA Colorado Independent Publishers Association ) by the federal government's Oct. 28, 2001 deadline. CIPA mandates schools that provide Internet access See how to access the Internet. to children block Web sites that contain "harmful" material or risk losing federal E-rate education subsidies. BellSouth's suite of Managed Security Services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the provides firewall and filtering features that ensure students are not accessing information deemed inappropriate for children. BellSouth's Internet security services feature the latest in security software and hardware from industry-leading vendors including Check Point, Nokia, Websense and Sun Microsystems as well as managed security services from Internet Security Systems. "BellSouth understands teachers and parents are concerned about what kind of material children have access to online," said Joan Kratz, vice president of BellSouth Business Marketing. "BellSouth is committed to providing solutions that enhance student education and provide the highest level of network security for schools." In an effort to aid schools in gaining federal compliance, BellSouth is offering significant discounts off managed solutions that safeguard schools' networks. BellSouth(R) Managed Security Services provides four Internet security options that offer 24x7 monitoring by certified security experts, including: -- Managed Firewall - Monitors traffic across the Internet gateway -- Web Site Blocking - Enforces the Internet Acceptable Usage Policy, limiting access to specified Web sites -- Intrusion Detection and Response - Provides an alarm system that detects possible security violations or network misuse -- Anti-Virus/Anti-Vandal Service - Identifies and isolates viruses embedded in email files and Web pages "The Internet is a great learning tool for students," said Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Public Schools is a school district based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. APS is run by the Atlanta Board of Education with superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall. Currently, the system has an active enrollment of 57,000 students, attending a total of 85 schools: 59 elementary Superintendent, Beverly L. Hall. "But, we must be vigilant to ensure children are protected from potentially harmful elements that are also present on the Internet." More information about BellSouth(R) Managed Security Services can be found at http://www.biz.bellsouth.net/products/mss/. More information on the Children's Internet Protection Act can be found at www.fundsforlearning.com. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications services company headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., serving more than 45 million customers in the United States and 16 other countries. Consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, BellSouth provides a full array of broadband data and e-commerce solutions to business customers, including Web hosting and other Internet services. In the residential market, BellSouth offers DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary high-speed Internet access, advanced voice features and other services. BellSouth also provides online and directory advertising services, including BellSouth(R) RealPages(sm).com. BellSouth owns 40 percent of Cingular Wireless, the nation's second largest wireless company, which provides innovative wireless data and voice services. |
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