UK Safer Internet Centre Announces Accredited Filtering Systems for UK Schools and Colleges

The UK Safer Internet Centre (UK SIC) has announced that Netsweeper is among one of the first three filtering systems to be accredited under the new filtering accreditation scheme provided by the UK SIC. As technology has developed, so have Filtering and Monitoring systems. The ever-changing online landscape has made this an increasingly complex area …

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Recap: Securing Schools Against Cyberthreats 

In an era where technology plays a central role in education, the imperative to secure schools against cyberthreats has never been more pressing. Recently, a compelling webinar hosted by Netsweeper’s System Engineer, Ryan King, shed light on the crucial topic, emphasizing the significance of Dynamic Web Content Filtering and Digital Safety Monitoring in fortifying educational …

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FATF Grey Lists: Tackling Illegal Gambling and Enforcement

Today’s nations face complicated and mounting challenges as they strive to maintain their economic stability and international reputation. One crucial aspect of this effort is staying off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) Grey Lists. The economic repercussions of grey listing and its related notable reductions in foreign …

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KCSiE 2022: Proposed Changes Regarding Safeguarding, Sexual Violence And Harassment

The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance was recently published on 20 May and comes into effect on September 1. The KCSIE is a statutory guidance that schools and colleges must adhere to when safeguarding the children in their care. We’ve created a summary below of some of the key proposed changes, plus …

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Safeguarding Our Future: Protecting Children Online from Emerging Threats

In an age defined by digital connectivity and technological progress, the safety of our children in the online realm has become an increasingly critical concern. With the proliferation of the internet and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the potential for harm has also escalated. One of the most alarming consequences of this convergence …

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Layers 8 and 9: Exploring the Human Factor in Cybersecurity

Even with robust security measures in place they can be thwarted inadvertently by the humans in the loop. While most cybersecurity discussions revolve around the familiar layers of the OSI model: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. However, beyond this well-known framework, there are three “hidden” layers that play a crucial role in …

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Combating CSAM with Netsweeper: A Game-Changing Solution for ISPs

In 2022, 199,363 of the URLs the IWF confirmed as child sexual abuse material contained images and videos made and/or shared via an internet connected device with a camera. The amount of this material has increased nine per cent compared to 2021.  The internet has brought about tremendous opportunities for global connectivity and knowledge-sharing, but …

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Understanding the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Statutory Guidance Updates 

Starting September 1st, 2023, the UK Department for Education (DfE) will be introducing changes to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. This statutory guidance applies to all children under the age of 18 and details both the legal (“must” do) requirements and best (“should” do) practices for safeguarding in schools. This document …

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The Internet’s Governance Challenge: Countries Seek Greater Regulation

In the fast-paced digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people, facilitating commerce, and enabling the exchange of information on a global scale. However, the governance of this vast virtual landscape has proven to be a complex and evolving challenge. As countries grapple with the implications of content …

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Netsweeper and Global Anti-Scam Alliance: Safeguarding Our Online World

In today’s interconnected world, where the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, scams have taken on a new and alarming dimension. From fraudulent emails and phishing attacks to identity theft and online fraud, the digital age has provided scammers with unprecedented opportunities to exploit unsuspecting individuals and organizations.   The Evolving Landscape …

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Netsweeper and WeProtect Global Alliance: Empowering the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Online

In 2022 alone, more than 32 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation were reported by online platforms to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline, and that number is growing. Of those 32 million reports received, over 99.5% of them regarded incidents of suspected CSAM.   In today’s digital age, the internet has provided …

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Tech Companies Falling Short in Tackling Online Child Abuse

In an alarming revelation, a ground-breaking report has shed light on the inadequate efforts made by some of the world’s leading technology companies to combat online child abuse. The study, the first of its kind, exposes a disconcerting gap between the responsibilities of these tech giants, including Microsoft, Apple, and others, their actual actions in …

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