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Internet Keep Safe Coalition and Symantec Launch Tutorial to Help Keep Children Safe Online; Senator Bob Bennett, R-Utah, to Receive Annual Keep Safe Award for His Active Role in Children's Online Safety Issues

Business Wire, June 16, 2006

WHAT:   The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is teaming up with Symantec,
        the leader in Internet security, to help keep kids safe
        online. During the live press conference, the organizations
        will unveil a new tutorial for parents that will cover
        everything from filters and online fraud, to safe surfing and
        searching, as well as how to track and monitor a child's
        Internet usage.

        Additionally, Senator Bob Bennett, R-Utah, will be honored
        with the annual Internet Keep Safe Award in recognition of his
        commitment to helping children keep safe online.

WHO:    Speakers will include:

        --  Jacalyn Leavitt, Chair, Internet Keep Safe Coalition

        --  Dave Cole, Director, Symantec Security Response

        --  Dr. John C. Nelson, Immediate Past President, American
            Medical Association

        Regina Lewis, consultant, author & national TV correspondent,
        will emcee the press conference.

WHEN:   Wednesday, June 21

WHERE:  U.S. Capitol Building, Dirksen Senate Office Building 538

TIME:   11 a.m. EDT

        Broadcast and still photography media should arrive at 10:45
        a.m. EDT in order to set up for the 11 a.m. EDT press
        conference

WHY:    To educate parents about how they can take proactive steps
        using caution, common sense and Internet security technology
        to protect their children online. Beginning June 21, parents
        can access a free online tutorial at www.iKeepSafe.org that
        will guide them through 10 easy-to-understand computer tips to
        help safeguard their children while surfing the Web.

               To RSVP or receive additional information
               about the press conference, please call:
       Eric Lindbom, 323-988-4704 or Mike Shekoyan, 323-988-4666
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