Filtering software attempts to block access to Internet sites which have harmful or illegal material. The effectiveness depends on the sophistication of the software package and how up-to-date are the blocking lists.

Some Internet Service Providers have Filtering/ Parental controls integrated in their services so there is no need of external software.

Below is a list of known software packages. Neither the ISPAI nor www.hotline.ie endorse any such package and its inclusion on this list should not be seen as an endorsement.

Cyberpatrol
http://www.cyberpatrol.com/

Cyber-Snoop
Pearl Software provides network enabled products to the growing Internet user community. Their primary goal is to help the Internet grow as a commercial, educational and entertaining medium while providing a realistic means to protect the safety and privacy of those accessing it.
http://www.cyber-snoop.com/

surfCONTROL
surfCONTROL is a family of products, specifically designed for business. We give you the management tools to monitor, control, report and manage 'who can do what, when and how?' with all your Internet and Intranet services.
http://www.surfcontrol.com/

Crayon Crawler
Crayon Crawler is dedicated to teaching children to surf the web in a safe environment.
http://www.crayoncrawler.com/

Net Nanny
Net Nanny, makers of software solutions designed to protect you and your family at home, at work, and at school.
http://www.netnanny.com/netnanny/

PCEye2000
PCEye2000 is a new software tool that lets you see what happens on your PC when you're not there. It is literally 'Your Window To Your PC'. Simple reports detail the programs your kids use and how long they use them for as well as the web and chat sites visited.
http://www.pceye2000.com