New research reveals that approximately ten percent of harmful multimedia content on school computers remains undetected by reactive systems relying on keyword or phrase-based monitoring to protect children. Conducted by forensic experts and ex-police this research underpins a need for more effective e-safety guidance and advice for young people both within and outside of schools.

Based upon data from over 30,000 students, content identified includes pornographic or highly inappropriate imagery originating from cameras and mobile phones, the internet, video media such as CDs or DVDs and images downloaded from unmonitored devices.

This new research highlights the need for secure systems in place that schools need to protect students against serious issues, from cyber-bullying, racism and radicalisation to drugs, gambling and even more serious concerns.

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Read how BrowseControl can restrict inappropriate web browsing here.

Find out how AccessPatrol can prevent images and video being downloaded to schools systems through camera’s and mobile phones, USB pens, CD’s/DVD’s, and any other portable media device here.