Linda Criddle and CyberPatrol Work Together to Make the Internet Safer
Press release August 14th 2008
Linda Criddle is an internationally recognized online safety expert who has partnered with CyberPatrol to educate users in the area of online safety. Allying herself with CyberPatrol enables Linda to reach more parents and children in her quest to spread the word about Internet safety.
A single mother of four, Linda is the author of the award winning 'Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet, published by Microsoft Press. She has been endorsed by Ernie Allen, President of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and others.
Linda spent 13 years at Microsoft where she was a pioneer in online safety. Linda has a deep understanding of Internet technologies, and directly participated in the creation and filing of numerous patents for emerging technologies. She is the co-creator and instructor of Internet Safety for Educators, an online accredited course provided through Washington State University and The University of Alaska.
Linda Criddle’s accomplishments include:
Acting as committee chair for the Washington State Attorney General’s Youth Internet Safety Task Force
Collaborating with several international law enforcement agencies in investigations into online activities of child predators
Working with government organizations in the U.S. and around the world to prepare online safety regulations and legislation
Offering online safety training and design expertise to executives and product teams across the technology industry
Founding LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc. (www.look-both-ways.com), a company offering consulting, education, and software products to keep people safer online
Linda will be creating several vodcasts and podcasts funded by CyberPatrol that will be distributed nationwide. These messages will provide valuable tips to ensure that our children remain safer when traveling online. Linda will also be a guest blogger on the CyberPatrol Web site. Check back often for new posts.
About Linda’s organization
LOOKBOTHWAYS is a pioneer in online safety technology and education. Our deep understanding of predatory behavior online, broad experience in evaluating online consumer and industry trends, and strong background in technology and consumer safety messaging, make LOOKBOTHWAYS an international leader in human threat analysis.
LOOKBOTHWAYS' extensive background in technology consulting, research, strategic planning, and complex project management enables the company to create proactive technical, legislative, and educational strategies that respond to the ever-changing landscape of online criminal activities. The company also holds numerous patents in the areas of emerging technologies and online safety.
LOOKBOTHWAYS also has vast experience in delivering practical online safety messaging needed by consumers of every age and technical level. For more information, visit: www.look-both-ways.com.
