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Blacklists vs. whitelists

I hate whitelists. They irritate me no end in educational settings. Of course, they irritate me anywhere, but businesses can do what they want with their networks. In educational settings, though, where a primary goal is or certainly should be to teach students to fully exploit the resources...

Tags: Student, CiPA Filter, Internet, Channel Management, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-04-30

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What would you do with wireless broadband?

What would you do with wireless broadband?I'd do what I do nowonly not be tethered to the house. That may sound like a smart-ass answer, but it's actually a big deal. Especially considering that one of the things I use in the house is an IP phone. If I could...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, wireless broadband, broadband, wireless

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

You can block Craigslist, but don't touch YouTube!

You can block Craigslist, but don't touch YouTube!there's alsoTeachertube, the youtube equivalent. Currently, i'm blocking youtube, not because of the objectionable content but because we're on a lowly T1. We're getting a fiber connection installed this summer and i'll gladly remove that restriction...RE: You can block Craigslist, but...

Tags: Worst Case, YouTube!, Craigslist, YouTube Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-03-18

You can block Craigslist, but don't touch YouTube!

With the installation of our new content filter recently, teachers and students noticed a significant increase in blocked websites. Overall, this has been as might be expected, well-received by faculty and generally to the chagrin of students. One site newly picked up by the filters is Craigslist, an...

Tags: Craigslist, YouTube Inc., Teacher, Productivity, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Tools & Techniques, Internet, Management, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-03-17

Content filters are your friend

Content filters are your friendTrue butContent filters can not and do not filter out everything 100%. Someone is going to get crucified when something sneaks through.A major drawback is content filtering unless you are blocking all image file formats I highly doubt that is it is retroactive. We...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Content Filter, malware

Discussion threads 2007-06-08

Judge rules COPA unconstitutional

Judge rules COPA unconstitutionalThe children!!!! Won't someone please think of the children!!!!!Don't ya just love it when a vocal minority tries to force their views on everyone else?This is just stupid.... the minute a law making porn illegal in any form took effect, all the porn sites would move...

Tags: INTERNET, Government, Protecting Children, Child Online Protection Act

Discussion threads 2007-03-22

SurfControl Enterprise Protection Suite Protects Thousands at Glenbrook Schools Against Internet Dangers

Named among the 150 Best High Schools in America, Glenbrook Schools is an acclaimed high school district serving the Illinois communities of Northbrook and Glenview. Glenbrook Schools needed to access their student accounts from home in order to complete class projects involving large, media rich data types. However, inappropriate downloads...

Tags: Internet, SurfControl Plc, Hacking, Networking, Security, Desktops, Hardware

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