ITD's IT Security staff often receives questions on how parents can be proactive in providing Internet safety for their children. Symantec created Norton Online Family, a free software program available for parents to download on their children's PCs. This software allows parents to monitor their children's online activity. With the tools provided by Norton Online Family, parents can prevent their children from accessing harmful content. Some of the main features of this product are listed below. 

Web Monitoring and Filtering

Provides the capability of blocking inappropriate sites and tracks each web site that your child accesses. 

Time Limits

Monitors your child's computer usage time.

Chat Monitoring

Allows you to view who your child is chatting with and what they are saying.

Search Monitoring

Tracks words your child searches for online.

Activity History

Shows activity for the last seven days.