New Roving Planet Wi-Fi software Helps K-12 Schools and Libraries
Automated Wi-Fi software offering blocks access to Internet content containing visual depictions deemed inappropriate for minors
WESTMINSTER, COLO. -/28 Oct, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Roving Planet, the leading provider of scalable Wi-Fi / wireless LAN (WLAN) security and management software solutions, announced the availability of its Content Controller - a new automated wireless LAN software module that helps K-12 schools and libraries better comply with CIPA (Child Information Protection Act) regulations by blocking access to unacceptable Internet content.
Offered as an integrated module to Roving Planet’s scalable wireless LAN management and security software suite, the Content Controller restricts access to unacceptable content such as confidential corporate assets and inappropriate Internet-related material such as pornography or hate sites. In addition, the module utilizes artificial intelligence to provide “on-the-fly” recognition and blocking of unacceptable content, and includes automated methods to track Internet usage across the organization while generating real-time activity reports.
“The Roving Planet Content Controller provides powerful Internet content filtering capabilities that enable schools and libraries to comply with CIPA requirements more thoroughly and effectively, which in turn helps limit their exposure to potential liabilities and loss of various federal funding initiatives such as E-Rate,” stated Greg Mesch, president and CEO, Roving Planet. “This latest offering furthers Roving Planet’s mission of providing scalable software solutions that ensure the security of wireless LANs in a variety of environments ranging from K-12 school districts to corporate campuses and manufacturing facilities.”
Under CIPA, schools and libraries that receive federal funding for discounted telecommunications, Internet access or other IT equipment purchased under the E-rate program or Library Services Technology Act are required to employ a “technology protection measure” (TPM) for all Internet-enabled computers, whether used by minors or adults, that blocks or filters certain visual depictions deemed obscene, pornographic or harmful to minors.
Key Features and Benefits of Roving Planet’s Content Controller:
Roving Planet’s Content Controller can be deployed at the network core and/or at each individual WLAN site to filter content for both wired and wireless network users. Feature highlights include:
· Offers real-time categorization of Web pages based on URL and actual text content;
· Provides lists of URLs that contain objectionable content to block unacceptable visual and textual content;
· Presents each user with the ‘Terms of Use’ or ‘Acceptable Use Policy’ and tracks the user’s acceptance before allowing the user to proceed;
· Scans each user session for objectionable content based on the daily updated blocking lists as well as intelligent algorithms that provide “on-the-fly” content recognition and blocking
· Offers unique, web-based drill-down reporting and policy management as well as email alerts for proactive notification of unacceptable Internet usage;
· Provides user-specific views that allow every Internet user to see their own personal browsing activity.
About Roving Planet
Roving Planet provides an integrated suite of wireless LAN management and security software solutions that give enterprises the confidence to securely scale their wireless LANs. Its open software architecture offers the feature breadth, flexibility and agility required to extend critical network management and security beyond what vendor-specific infrastructure solutions can provide. With an integrated, scalable architecture, centralized controls and an unparalleled ability to provide deep insight into network activity, the Roving Planet suite minimizes network management and operating costs. By enabling the seamless and secure integration of enterprise wireless networks, Roving Planet extends the value of investments in network infrastructures. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Roving Planet markets its products through leading systems integrators and wireless solution providers worldwide.
http://www.rovingplanet.com.
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