Webroot Child Safe(R) Answers Consumers' Needs for Better Parental Control Software.Child Safe is an Easy-to-Use, Highly Effective Parental Control Software A special browser or filtering program designed to reject Web sites not suited for children. Such programs may screen pages by word content, site rating or by URL, using an updated database of objectionable sites, or any combination of these techniques. See PICS and ICRA. Solution for Parents Who Want to Be Engaged with and Manage Their Children's Online Activities BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Software Webroot Software is a company that creates computer security software. Webroot's corporate headquarters is located in Boulder, Colorado, and the company was founded in 1997. They currently employ about 300 people worldwide. , Inc., developer of the award-winning anti-spyware software Spy Sweeper Spy Sweeper is proprietary software sold by Webroot Software, which detects and removes spyware on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows. It scans a computer for spyware by examining files on the computer's hard disk drive, as well as objects in memory, the Windows registry [TM], today announced the availability of Child Safe([R]) parental control software. Built on Webroot's best of breed philosophy, Child Safe is designed specifically for parents looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an easy-to-use and highly effective solution to managing their children's online activities. "We have a deep-rooted commitment to protecting all online users - including children and teens - from the most harmful online security threats. However, we recognize that in an era where MySpace and other social networking sites A Web site that provides a virtual community for people interested in a particular subject or just to "hang out" together. Members create their own online "profile" with biographical data, pictures, likes, dislikes and any other information they choose to post. reign supreme, threats are not always in the form of spyware or viruses," said C. David Moll, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Webroot Software. "Child Safe puts parents in the driver's seat driv·er's seat n. A position of control or authority. by enabling them to quickly and easily protect their children from dangerous Web sites and online predators An online predator is an Internet user who exploits vulnerable people for sexual or financial purposes. Children and the elderly are most often the victims of online predators. and teach them how to make safe surfing choices in the future." Webroot surveyed a number of consumers regarding their current parental control programs. Below are a few of the key findings: * More than two-thirds of parental control users are not fully satisfied with their current parental controls This article is about computer options. For the television show, see Parental Control (TV series). Parental controls are options, typically included in digital television services, computer and video games, or computer software used to access the Internet, that program. They are seeking a more effective product that has a broader range of capabilities and is easier to use. * Parents' top concerns regarding their child's online time: 1) predatory behavior by strangers and 2) exposure to adult content. * Reasons parents sited most often for being dissatisfied with their current parental controls software were: blocking too many acceptable sites, ability of children to circumvent the parental controls, ineffectiveness, and difficulty in using the program. To reach concerned parents, Webroot, together with Best Buy, will offer Child Safe exclusively to customers through the holiday season. The retailer's computer support task force, Geek Squad The Geek Squad is a subsidiary of the Best Buy Company and is based in Richfield, Minnesota [1]. Originally founded in 1994 by Robert Stephens, it offers various computer-related services and accessories for residential and commercial clients. , identified an unmet customer need and approached Webroot to help find a solution. "Families today are dependent on access to the web for getting school work done, running the household and staying connected. And while parents tell us they really value the internet, they worry about dangers that are, unfortunately, lurking See lurk. (messaging, jargon) lurking - The activity of one of the "silent majority" in a electronic forum such as Usenet; posting occasionally or not at all but reading the group's postings regularly. online," said Sean Skelley, senior vice president of Services at Best Buy. "Webroot is a brand they've come to trust for protection. With Child Safe, mom and dad can feel more confident that they have dramatically reduced their kids' vulnerability online. We couldn't be happier with the product." Product Features & Details Webroot Child Safe includes a number of features consumers are looking for in a parental control program including customizable profiles, safety measures safety measures, n.pl actions (e.g., use of glasses, face masks) taken to protect patients and office personnel from such known hazards as particles and aerosols from high-speed rotary instruments, mercury vapor, radiation exposure, anesthetic and , scheduling and time limits as well as monitoring and reporting. Customizable Profiles Parents are able to manage Internet usage for multiple users through customizable profiles. Based on these profiles, parents can control the Web sites each child can access based on any combination of over 60 content categories, specific Web site addresses or keywords. Control settings may be the same for all users, or specified independently for each child. Safety Measures For most of today's teens, bypassing existing parental control programs can be easy, but Webroot's tenure in the anti-spyware industry has uniquely positioned the company to easily combat security-savvy kids. Specific safety measures ensure that once installed, Child Safe can only be removed or modified by the administrator. Scheduling and Time Limits Child Safe offers both a time limit feature as well as a scheduling feature to help parents manage not only how many hours the kids are spending on the computer, but also when that time is being spent. A parent can easily set up a schedule to manage each child's use of specific programs, allocating the amount of time each day that a child can spend on the computer accessing the Internet or playing games. Monitoring and Reporting Child Safe offers easy to set up, customizable reports that inform parents about when and where their children are going online. The reports can be generated daily, weekly or monthly then viewed online or sent via email, so a parent can receive reports away from home. Pricing and Availability Child Safe is available exclusively at Best Buy this holiday season as well as online at www.webroot.com for $39.95 for a 3-user license. Customers can also purchase Child Safe through their local Geek Squad when having a new computer set up or an existing machine serviced. Child Safe may be installed on up to three computers and supports an unlimited number of users per computer. ABOUT WEBROOT Webroot Software, Inc. is the creator and publisher of the award-winning Spy Sweeper[TM] line of anti-spyware products for consumers, small businesses and enterprises worldwide. Based in Boulder, Colo., the company is privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] , including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot's software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviews, and has been adopted by millions globally. Spy Sweeper software and other Webroot products can be found online at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Japan. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383. [c] 2003-2006, Webroot Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot and Child Safe are registered trademarks or trademarks of Webroot Software, Inc. |
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