Terrorist and extremist content are on the rise on the internet — hate speech sites alone have more than doubled since the pandemic again. Our partner, the CTIRU (Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit) has seen a 7% increase in 2020 in the amount of suspected terrorist content, compared to the year previous. Now more than […]
Reducing the Risk of Terrorist Attacks Read More »
An overview of the various types of reports, what they do, and what they look like through the Netsweeper platform.
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A simplified walkthrough of how our partner R;pple utilizes our Wifi to DNS filtering in order to intercept harmful searches and provide users access to mental health support
How WiFi DNS Filtering Works with R;pple Read More »
In the digital age, our lives have become intertwined with technology, providing us with numerous conveniences and opportunities. However, along with these advancements, we face an increasing threat: scams. Scams have evolved in complexity and reach, exploiting the interconnectedness of our digital world. From phishing emails and identity theft to online investment fraud and romance
The Rise of Digital Deception: How to Safeguard Yourself in the Digital Age Read More »
As technology advances, so do the risks faced by children, making it essential to prioritize their protection. Online platforms provide predators with unprecedented access to potential victims, allowing them to exploit, groom, and harm children from the safety of their screens. It is essential to continuously raise awareness, educate children and adults about online risks,
From Pixels to Predators: The Battle Against Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Read More »
Having an effective web filtering solution is an essential component when it comes to school’s safeguarding strategies. If a filter does not meet all your needs, it can put students at risk for cyberbullying, accessing harmful content, violence, self-harm, and other serious threats. On our most recent episode of Inside the Sweeps we have Todd
Making the Move: Shiawassee RESD’s Transition to Netsweeper Read More »
In the 17th addition of our Two Minute Tips video series, we will show you how to gain more visibility into online activity with a Search Term Report through Netsweeper’s WebAdmin. This enables school administration to obtain better insight into what students may be searching on Google or they may need to specifically check to
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In the 16th addition of our Two Minute Tips video series, we will show you how Netsweeper list management can help school administration prevent students from downloading unwanted applications onto school computers. While devices in the classroom often increase a student’s engagement level in an activity, lesson, or assignment, in some cases it can also
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In the 15th addition of our Two Minute Tips video series, we will show you how to easily export and import a large list of URLs. This reduces the administrative burden when moving from self-hosted to the cloud. In recent years we’ve seen many users embark on their cloud migration journey, moving from on-premise technology
Two Minute Tips – List Management with Time Saving CSV Exporting & Importing Read More »
Every day, an average of more than 10 Canadians die by suicide, making it the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults. Although this happens so frequently, we still face stigma around suicide and prevention efforts. This is why recognizing Suicide Prevention Month in September is so important. This awareness month provides
Creating Hope Through Action with the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council Read More »
In the 14th addition of our Two Minute Tips video series, we will show you how to create a Policy Event in the Policy Calendar to restrict internet access during exam times. This enables teachers to keep school exam times distraction free for students. Although devices can be a useful tool, they have a time
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In the 13ths addition of our Two Minute Tips video series, we will show you how creating a Simple Group in the WebAdmin — the web application that manages the Netsweeper content filtering system. Simple Groups provide an easy-to-use interface for teachers, giving them access to the features they use most in the Netsweeper Group
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