NetOp Tech announced <A HREF="http://www.netop.com/netop-490.htm">the latest version of its Internet software, Netfilter 5.0,</A> with added features such as "Follow Me" technology with Internet protection for computers both in and out of network range. The software will also continue to use dynamic Internet filtering, which quickly analyzes Web sites for offensive or dangerous text, images and behaviors, blocking those found to be offensive.

NetOp's "Follow Me" technology protects the integrity of computers on a company or educational institution network by continuing Internet protection and filtering services even when outside of the network. Employees and students are protected against harmful content continuously, whether they are accessing the Internet through the network, at home or on the go.

Unlike other Internet filters that only rely on a list of blocked Web sites, Netfilter 5.0 has the ability to analyze text, images and individual behavior to detect whether or not the material is appropriate to view. This counters efforts made by some Web sites that may use misleading and seemingly safe Web addresses to host inappropriate or offensive content. Using Netfilter 5.0, IT administrators can also upload a blacklist of Web sites that have been previously reviewed as inappropriate.