Outpost Firewall 2.5 Released

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Outpost Firewall Pro 2.5 is to operate seamlessly with Windows XP SP2 and provide customers with updated support and features. Learn more about Agnitum's cooperation with Microsoft!

Security Features

New:Improved Attack Detection Plug-in GUI provides with selective port settings and ability to create a list of trusted ports and protocols;

New:Hidden Process Control guards trusted applications from running programs that might appear dangerous for your system;

New:Protection against process memory space hijacking by malicious code (Copycat, Thermite leak tests passed);

New:Password protection from unauthorized stopping of Outpost service by Trojans and viruses;

New:Malformed DNS requests blocking;

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:Export of log files into .csv format;

New:Improved Component Control settings (easier fine-tuning in a separate dialog window)

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:Flexible web history (referrers) blocking conceals your surfing habits. Improved Active Content plug-in allows you to enable referrers on the sites you consider to be trusted;

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;

Active elements blocking for ActiveX, Java, Visual Basic scripts, and Java applets protects your system from malicious programs.

Ease of Use and Compatibility

New:Ability to download from web site a list of keywords for Ads plug-in;

New:Export and Import of Active Content and Ads plug-in settings;

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.

Time to update if you use Outpost PRO