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The Internet Protectors (TIP) website (http://www.TheInternetProtectors.com) provides a neutral environment where users can ask questions of topic experts; research different aspects of security in a library of podcasts, videos and white papers; read and subscribe to blogs on multiple security topics; discuss security issues in forums; and more.

Experts, known as TIPsters, on hand at the launch, include Roger Thompson of AVG on new threats, Monte Robertson of Software Security Solutions on small business security, and Julian Evans of ID Theft Protect on ID theft prevention.
In Australia, Lloyd Borrett, Marketing Manager at AVG has accepted the invitation to become a TIPster expert.

Topics covered on the site range from basic security questions like "What is the difference between spyware and viruses?" to "how to" questions such as "I use Skype to keep my business phone costs down, but how do I avoid unwanted calls and spam from people not on my contact list?"

Experts an also weigh in on ways to keep private information private in social networks and the particular risks children face online, as well as up to the minute news on scams affecting users of commonly-used programs like Gmail or QuickTime.

Visitors to the site will find multiple resources for help with their security questions. There are videos showing how easily security attacks can happen, documents and articles on many different topics, hot discussions, blogs, and more. Issues currently under discussion include the differences between identity theft and identity fraud, the safety of online backup solutions, and governmental boundaries in monitoring the Internet.