Outpost
Firewall - Monitors all Internet Connection
Outpost Firewall Pro, provides a superior arsenal of defense
against PC infiltration by denying unauthorized access by remote
hackers and protecting against data theft, denial-of-service attacks,
privacy violation, Trojan horses, spyware and more. Four major
criteria define Outpost Firewall Pro: security, control, privacy
and ease of use.
 Security
Features
- New: Improved Web Active Content Filtering feature provides
for easier, more flexible and effective way to control Web pages
active elements (ActiveX, scripts, etc.) behavior;
- Components Control (Anti-Leak) feature monitors components
of each application you run;
- Stateful Inspection firewall technology provides superior
security to packet filtering;
- Windows Boot-up protection defends your system before any
malicious programs can be loaded;
- System and application level filtering define broad and precise
restrictions;
- TCP, UDP and ICMP level filtering define access for data packet
transmissions;
- Internet attack blocking (nuke, etc.) averts attacks that
can cause system crashes;
- Port scan detection denies access to intruders;
- Stealth mode Support makes your computer invisible to attackers;
- MD5 authentication offers added protection for encrypted messages;
- E-mail protection guards against dangerous attachments and
worms;
- Firewall engine resides on the lowest possible level of the
operating system, allowing Outpost filter RAW_SOCKET and direct
packet sending into drivers, thus bypassing the TCP/IP stack.
Control
Features
- New:Improved Content Filtering plug-in allows to display custom
messages for sites with objectionable content;
- New:Outpost Firewall alerts you of the events that require
your immediate attention so that you can provide quick and appropriate
response;
- New:Improved logging system maintains optimum log size for
best performance;
- Database-driven logging system gives you precise stats for
every connection and event;
- Network activity monitor provides a graphic overview of your
system;
- Content filtering lets parents control site access for children;
- One click to block all traffic or disable the firewall;
- Software runs as a service;
- Custom settings are password-protected;
- Trusted IP group maintains confidentiality;
- Individual configurations allows customization by multiple
users;
- DNS caching speeds connection times.
Privacy
Features
- New:Improved banner blocking allows to replace banners with
transparent images;
- New:Trusted Sites list allows to personalize banner treatment
for specific Web sites;
- Banner ad blocking (including Flash ads) and pop-up window
blocking keep frustrating ads off your screen;
- Cookies blocking maintains Web privacy and protects personal
information;
- Web history (referrers) blocking conceals surfing habits;
- Active elements blocking for ActiveX, Java, Visual Basic scripts,
and Java applets protects your system from malicious programs.
Ease
of Use and Compatibility
- New:Seamless migration from earlier versions with the help
of Agnitum Update;
- Auto-configuration sets up 95% of your applications, system
and local network settings during installation;
- Remote Desktop support;
- Fast User Switching support lets users efficiently share one
computer;
- ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) support allows networked
computers to share one Internet connection;
- Wizard mode simplifies automatic rule creation;
- Predefined system and application settings cover all common
tasks such as browsing the web, allowing ICQ, allowing DNS or
DHCP, etc;
- Highly customizable user interface;
- Online, direct updating of plug-ins and settings for protection
against new attacks. Automated updates mean you simply press
Update Now;
- Individual configurations for multiple users.
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