Friendly WiFi

Government-Backed

Certification

Secure

Family-Friendly

Demonstrate your commitment to internet safety by gaining the Government-backed Friendly WiFi certification for your business.

Carrera UK are an authorised provider of the Friendly WiFi certification which provides safe and filtered WiFi for your customers. By blocking known inappropriate content, you create a safer online environment for those accessing the internet at your business.

The Friendly WiFi certification is a widely-recognised symbol that indicates a network that has met stringent filtering requirements using an approved web filter. Friendly WiFi can be found at thousands of businesses across the UK including on transport networks, restaurants, schools, shopping centres, and healthcare facilities. It is a global safety standard for public WiFi networks, designed to reduce the risk of exposure to inappropriate content, particularly for children and young people. By earning and displaying your Friendly WiFi badge, you not only demonstrate to customers that you are proactive in internet safety, but that you also have taken steps to improve your business’s overall cybersecurity and customer data protection, and reduced the risk of illegal activity on your network.

As authorised providers of Friendly WiFi, our team at Carrera will implement an approved web filter that is set to meet the requirements set by the scheme, and submit your business’s application on your behalf for a successful approval.

FAQs

The Friendly WiFi certification is a global safety standard for public WiFi networks, designed to reduce the risk of exposure to inappropriate content, particularly for children and young people. By using an approved web filter to block access to known harmful websites, the Friendly WiFi certification demonstrates to your customers that you take internet safety seriously.

Originally developed in the UK in collaboration with the UK Government and the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS), the certification now has international recognition. Public WiFi providers that meet these standards display the Friendly WiFi logo, to show that high standards for safety and content filtering are met.

Earning the Friendly WiFi certification for your business demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe and secure online environment for all users, especially children and young people. It helps protect customers from exposure to inappropriate content and enhances overall cybersecurity. By displaying the Friendly WiFi badge, you show that you are proactive in internet safety, which can build trust and attract more customers. Additionally, the certification sets your business apart as responsible and customer-focused, offering peace of mind to those who use your public WiFi.

Web filtering is a software that monitors and controls access to online content within a network. It works by screening web traffic, and then allowing or blocking access based on predefined rules. By implementing web filtering, small businesses can protect against online threats, enforce acceptable use policies, and prevent access to inappropriate content. This tool helps create a safer, more productive online environment for businesses, schools, and other institutions.

Web filtering works by monitoring and controlling the websites and content that users can access. When a user attempts to visit a website, the web filter checks the URL against a database of allowed and blocked sites, which is often categorised by content type. If the site is deemed inappropriate or harmful, access is denied. Advanced web filters also analyse the content of web pages in real-time, scanning for keywords, malicious code, and other indicators of inappropriate or dangerous content. Additionally, web filters can be configured to enforce specific organisational policies, such as blocking social media during work hours to ensure a secure and productive online environment.

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