1. Filter Blocking Technologies

• Keyword blocking: Blocking word patterns
  -- Uses software to identify sites
  -- Inexpensive

• Site blocking: Blocking pre-identified URLs
  -- Uses humans to select and categorize sites
  -- Expensive but effective

• Web rating systems: Similar to site blocking

• Other technologies: Blocking by category, user ID, time of day, protocol (ftp, irc... etc.)

2. Filters

• Client program:
  • $12-40/yr.
  • Examples: Cyber Patrol, CYBERsitter, Net Nanny , Surfwatch, Net Shepherd

• Server program:
  • $2,000 for 50 user license
  • $4,000 for startup + $1/month for a computer
  • Examples: Cyber Patrol, Websense, SmartFilter, L-Gear, X-Stop

3. Using Microsoft's Internet Explorer for Filtering

1. Pull down the View menu
2. Select Options
3. Click the Security tab
4. In the section labeled Content Advisor, click the Setting button to set acceptable levels for different types of content (language, nudity, sex and violence)
5. Click the Enabling Ratings button to turn on the built-in filter

4. Websites for children and family

• Set these as the default starter page:
  • Bess: bess.com
  • Internet-for-kids: internet-for-kids.com
  • Kids' Space: kid-space.org
  • GameKids: gamekids.com

• Web sites for parents:
  • HouseCall Network: housecall.com
  • Family.com: family.com
  • Parent Soup: parentsoup.com