CyberPatrol and LOOKBOTHWAYS Partner to Produce Internet Safety Video Podcasts Series

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Tue Sep 2, 2008 11:24am EDT

Leading Internet Safety Expert and Author Linda Criddle to Advise
               Families on Empowering Themselves Online
ENOLA, Pa.--(Business Wire)--
CyberPatrol the award-winning web filtering company, today
announced an agreement with Internet Safety and technology expert and
author Linda Criddle. Criddle is President of LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc., a
corporation that provides consulting to state and national
governments, law enforcement agencies and other organizations
committed to promoting online safety. In addition to consulting,
Criddle operates an Internet safety web site and is the author of Look
Both Ways: help protect your family on the Internet, an
internationally recognized Internet safety book used by families and
organizations.

   "With social networking, instant messaging and the growing use of
mobile devices that connect to the Internet, the challenges of safely
enjoying the Internet are greater than ever," said Tori Case, VP of
Product Management at CyberPatrol. "To meet these challenges and to
ensure that families and others are empowered to use the Internet
safely, CyberPatrol is partnering with Linda Criddle to provide her
unique Internet safety and technology advice through a range of
media."

   CyberPatrol and Criddle will deliver Internet safety tips and
other advice through video casts, podcasts and print material.
Criddle's posts will be featured on CyberPatrol's blog
http://blog.cyberpatrol.com/, which will also feature posts by
educators, librarians and others committed to online safety. In
addition, Criddle will work with CyberPatrol in its advocacy of more
effective online safety legislation and enforcement.

   "There are more opportunities than ever to share information and
enrich communications over the Internet," said Criddle. "Doing so
safely requires family communication, some basic 'rules of the road,'
and proven software to make sure those rules are effective.
LOOKBOTHWAYS and CyberPatrol share a commitment to educate parents,
children, seniors and others of the need to use tools to help protect
them online."

   CyberPatrol's Parental Controls software provides the utmost
flexibility and customization for everyone in the family, from young
children, through teens, adults and senior surfers.

   --  Block undesirable web sites using automatic or customized
        settings

   --  Customize filtering for each user

   --  Manage time spent online or using programs

   --  Block downloads of games, music, images, and videos

   --  Guard against inappropriate language in chat and instant
        messaging (IM) sessions

   --  Restrict chat and instant messaging

   --  Limit or prevent access to programs on your PC

   --  Protect against revealing personal information online

   --  Protect against online predators and identity thieves

   --  Monitor Internet activity

   "While safety software like CyberPatrol Parental Controls is a
critical element of Internet safety, it is one piece of the overall
environment," added Case. "CyberPatrol is committed to a comprehensive
approach to protecting people online. That means providing information
and advocating public policy that makes it easier for families and
others to protect themselves online, while still enjoying the freedom
the Internet offers. Partnering with a respected expert like Linda
Criddle is important to fulfilling our mission."

   About CyberPatrol, LLC

   CyberPatrol is a leading provider of Web and Content Filtering
software and a pioneer in the Parental Control software market.
Launched in 1995, CyberPatrol Parental Controls is specifically
developed for ease of use to help protect families and businesses from
undesirable or threatening online activity.

   In 2008, a group of private investors acquired CyberPatrol from
security vendor Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN). Under the direction of
a successful, seasoned executive management team, CyberPatrol acquired
Emerald Technology, Inc. in June of 2008.

   CyberPatrol Parental Controls is recommended regularly as the
product of choice for online safety by many parent and computer
magazines. Its award-winning software is relied upon and trusted by
parents, schools, libraries and businesses around the world to monitor
and manage their users' Internet access, while providing them with the
freedom and safety to explore. For more information, visit:
www.cyberpatrol.com.

   About LOOKBOTHWAYS

   LOOKBOTHWAYS is a pioneer in online safety technology and
education. Our deep understanding of predatory behavior online, broad
experience in evaluating online consumer and industry trends, strong
background in technology and consumer safety messaging, make
LOOKBOTHWAYS an international leader in human threat analysis.

   LOOKBOTHWAYS' extensive background in technology consulting,
research, strategic planning, and complex project management enables
the company to create proactive technical, legislative and educational
strategies that respond to the ever-changing landscape on online
criminal activities. The company holds numerous patents in the areas
of emerging technologies and online safety.

   LOOKBOTHWAYS also has vast experience in delivering practical
online safety messaging needed by consumers of every age and technical
level.

   The award winning consumer oriented book, Look both ways - help
protect your family on the internet; the distance learning university
course, Internet Safety for Educators; and our website
look-both-ways.com, are examples of our educational outreach to
consumers, industry and policymakers. For more information, visit:
www.look-both-ways.com.

CyberPatrol LLC
Barb Rose, 646-789-4433x806
Barb.r@cyberpatrol.com
or
Lime Street Studios
Fran Lowe, 717-391-6712
fran@limestreetstudios.com
or
Principor Communications
John Jordan, 202-595-9008 x63
jjordan@principor.com

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