From the category archives:

Children

H1N1: A case study in poor risk decisions

November 28, 2009

In security circles we often discuss why some individuals and businesses find themselves in a perpetual state of high risk. While there can be complex factors, the bottom line is that many of us make poor risk management decisions in our business and personal lives. Sometimes a high risk position results because we don’t correctly [...]

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OnlineFamily.Norton: Setting the House Rules

April 27, 2009

When it comes to children and the Internet, there is no substitute for parental supervision. It’s certainly not wrong to use parental control software, but parents must understand that software is intended to assist, not do their job for them. The problem is that many vendors don’t seem to appreciate the difference. Thanks to Norton, [...]

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Internet Safety Tips for Parents

October 20, 2008

Place the family computer in a central location where the whole family can use it and where parents can easily see the screen. Do not place computers in children’s bedrooms. If you don’t know much about the Internet, take the time to learn the basics. Don’t be embarrassed to ask your child to show you [...]

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Children online

October 13, 2008

For some children the Internet is a valuable tool to help with homework, for others its entertainment and, unfortunately, for some it’s also the babysitter. As a parent, what do you need to know? When it comes to email, instant messengers, and chatrooms, the technology varies, but the safety issues are much the same: Do [...]

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