
Outpost Firewall Pro has been always recognized as one of the best
personal firewalls in the world. One of the reasons for this is that we
continuously work to improve the product’s security in order to provide
our customers with the best possible protection.
Whenever a new
threat arises, Agnitum engineers add a new security layer to Outpost
(without turning the program into ‘bloatware’). We added anti-spyware
to Outpost 3.0 to detect and remove spyware, Trojans and keyloggers.
And with the latest Outpost 4.0 we introduced new anti-leak
functionality to proactively block any malware trying to send out any
data from the user’s computer to a third party.
Many of you have
asked why we don’t provide anti-virus and anti-spam. Well, now we have
an answer, and we think you’ll like it. Within the next two months,
we’ll be releasing the all-encompassing Outpost Pro Security Suite,
featuring:
· Personal firewall (based on Outpost Firewall Pro);
· Anti-malware (a combination of the new antivirus engine and our existing anti-spyware plug-in);
· Proactive security (based on existing anti-leak capabilities);
· Spam filter (based on Agnitum’s latest offering, Spam Terrier);
So what makes Outpost Pro Security Suite better than other security suites already on the market? Here are a few pointers:
· Best-in-class personal firewall;
· Superb ID theft protection;
· Inbuilt protection against disablement by targeted malware;
· Anti-malware that provides robust protection without slowing your system down;
· Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced users
The
overarching goal behind the development of Outpost Pro Security Suite
has been to automatically eliminate as many threats as possible using
smart programming techniques without the need to resort to
signature-based scanners; only in the final stage are signature-based
scanners used. This means that Outpost Pro Security Suite runs faster
than other security suites without any loss of security, because we’re
blocking most threats before they can become problems.
Key Features :
Proactive Security
· Preemptive threat protection
Outpost
Firewall Pro provides the first line of defense against malicious
software by proactively controlling how programs behave and interact on
a PC and preventing security breaches. The Host Protection module
proactively monitors for and blocks sophisticated hacking techniques
used to compromise or steal data. By analyzing threats and displaying
actionable alerts, Host Protection blocks zero-day attacks and other
unauthorized activities, providing advanced protection against botnets,
rootkits and inadvertent data disclosure. New! This latest version
extends the range of monitored events and operations for even greater
and more customizable protection.
· Self-protection
Today's
malware frequently seeks to shut down security software to make its own
infection process easier. By incorporating solid tamper-proof
protection for all its components, Outpost Firewall Pro makes it
impossible for anyone except the authorized user of the program to
disable or close active protection.
Anti-spyware
· Essential spyware protection
Outpost's
Anti-Spyware module safeguards PCs against the threat of spyware, which
can range from displaying annoying ads to hijacking your browser
homepage to stealing your identity and confidential data. Spyware is
blocked at every possible stage — installation, activation,
transmission of information and re-installation. The on-demand scanner
scours the system for traces of deactivated spyware and erases them
completely. Even
if you disable active spyware protection during
processor-intensive tasks like online games, new network connections
are proactively verified in the background to be spyware-free before
being allowed to proceed.
Network Security & Continuity
· Connection security
The
two-way firewall monitors your computer’s inbound and outbound
connections and prevents local and remote unauthorized network access.
It conceals access ports, making your presence on the Internet
invisible. The Ethernet Protection module guards your network
connections and prevents insider attacks by controlling the
transmission of data over the network. This eliminates the potential
risk for data such as chat windows or authenticated browser sessions to
be delivered to the wrong destination or intercepted while in transit.
· Application access control
The
firewall controls which programs are allowed to access the Internet,
proactively protecting your PC against both zero-day threats and
malware attempts to “phone home”.
· Comprehensive coverage
Outpost
Firewall Pro secures all types of connections (Ethernet, WiFi, DSL,
cable, cellular, and dial-up), automatically applying the necessary
security settings when the computer is connected to a new provider.
· Intrusion protection
The Attack Detection module automatically blocks known types of hacker attacks from entering your computer.
Privacy & Web Safety
· Unsafe web site access restriction
New!
Outpost Firewall Pro can optionally alert and block access to
potentially malicious or unwanted web sites based on a predefined list
of URLs. This filtering ensures you won’t become a victim of
inadvertent drive-by malware infection or phishing attacks that are
looking to steal your passwords, login information and other sensitive
data. The list of blocked sites is updated via the automatic
anti-spyware updates and can be edited to reflect your preferences.
· Safe repository for personal data
Any
confidential information – for example, bank account numbers and
passwords – that you define using ID Block is blocked from leaving the
confines of your PC through communication channels such as IM, web or
email. ID Block protects you against identity theft and phishing
attacks that target personal confidential information. Plus, it ensures
that no-one else – including other members of your household - can
accidentally or deliberately disclose this information on the web.
· Ad-free, anonymous surfing
By
managing cookies and external referral URLs, Outpost lets you maintain
a high level of privacy when visiting shopping, entertainment or news
sites while at the same time allowing trusted sites to collect only the
information needed to personalize pages for you. Additionally, Outpost
Firewall Pro lets you limit the elements displayed on web pages,
providing cleaner and faster browsing. You can even define which sites
are permitted/not permitted to display images, rotate advertising
banners, execute external code such as ActiveX or Java scripts, or
deliver pop-ups. New! The latest version of Outpost ensures
compatibility with even the most complex and sophisticated websites,
delivering smooth performance and heightened online safety.
Tracking & Control
· Network activity monitoring
Outpost's
Network Activity Monitor shows every connection your PC makes with
other computers on the Internet or local network, so you can see what's
happening on your PC at all times and quickly close down any
unauthorized connections.
· Password-protection, multiple configuration profiles
You
can set passwords to protect your configuration from accidental or
deliberate modification, as well as create and use multiple
configuration profiles to suit your current risk exposure. For adcanced
users, the ability to construct multiple restore points through the
save/load configuration command is a big plus.
· Basic logging
New!
Outpost’s old Log Viewer has been replaced by a plain-text log database
format that makes it easier to import, process and maintain records of
past activities.
Compatibility
· IPv6 support
The
new network connection protocol extensively used in Windows Vista,
IPv6, is fully recognized, filtered and its data protected. The
protocol is the evolution of its predecessor, IPv4, and provides a
number of scalability, automation and security improvements.
· Adaptive firewall rules
When
traveling with your laptop, or changing ISP, you don’t need to manually
adjust your security for new connection settings - Outpost handles it
automatically by designating connection-specific parameters such as DNS
or gateway server addresses as environment variables.
· Entertainment mode for uninterrupted gameplay and video viewing
While
you play full-screen games or watch videos on your PC, Outpost's
Entertainment Mode ensures the program won't interrupt you with alerts
if it detects new activity. New activity notifications are handled in
the background without sacrificing current protection levels. You can
customize which applications will automatically trigger the switch to
Entertainment Mode.
· Support for 64-bit Windows
Outpost
Firewall Pro has been specifically designed to work with 64-bit Windows
architecture, so that you can experience the benefits of 64-bit
computing without worrying about security.
Convenience and Ease of Use
· Auto-learning mode
When
Outpost is first started, it runs in a special “learning mode” where
all alert notifications are suppressed. During this time, the program
is silently learning your typical program activity and
firewall-monitored connections. After the learning period is over,
Outpost reverts to normal mode and will prompt for a response only when
new activity is seen, dramatically reducing the number of alerts
requiring your involvement.
· Automatic configuration
Rules
for most programs that access the Internet are applied automatically,
relieving you of the need to enter rules manually every time a new
application accesses the Internet or interacts with another program.
This means that for most of the time, you won’t need to deal with
questions relating to Internet access, minimizing interruptions and
minimizing risk exposure due to insecure configurations. Outpost
includes a wide range of predefined access policies; these settings can
be customized to your individual requirements at any time.
· ImproveNet delivers more ready-made configurations
ImproveNet
is a voluntary system of program configuration aggregation and
distribution. After being reviewed and approved by Agnitum engineers,
rulesets submitted by Outpost users are distributed across the user
base, providing you with the most secure and up-to-date rules for a
wide range of activities and applications.
· SmartAdvisor - instant, context-sensitive help
If
ImproveNet doesn't have the answer, SmartAdvisor is always on hand to
help you make the right decision when configuring access information
for an application.
· Hands-free updates
Whenever an
update to Outpost Firewall Pro is released during your license period,
the update module automatically retrieves the latest version from the
Agnitum server and applies it as soon as you authorize it to do so.
Changes in Outpost Firewall Pro 2009 (build 6.5.2355.316.0597), 1 July 2008:
The following improvements are introduced:
* Security:
o Blockpost plug-in functionality (ability to restrict traffic from specified IPs)
o New SmartScan2 technology (storage of status cache files information in a single file, considerable performance improvement)
o Keyloggers' control by Host Protection for x86 systems
o Detecting files with NTFS-encrypted content and/or with the System: Deny Full Control privilege
o The ability to scan remote folders is added
* Ease of use:
o New customizable process tree in Network Activity/Process Activity logs
o Log Viewer improvements (table form, filtering, etc.)
o Main window improvements (protection status, switching between Simple/Expert views)
o Improved settings (redesigned Anti-Leak and Web Control settings dialogs, integrated Application Rules dialog)
o Improved Online Activity logging
o Ability to disable logging completely
o Alerts on rules creation in the Auto-Learn mode
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
* Error during installation (code 14001)
* Error during update (code 101)
* Network connections were blocked after installation on the computer with Avast installed
* If installing over a previous version, password from the previous configuration was not accepted
* Issues with blocking GZIP
* Update period was expired with the valid key/in trial mode
* User interface settings inconsistency in compatibility mode
* Entertainment mode settings were not preserved
* Blocked traffic while working with virtual machines
* Issues while detecting malware in a hosts (file was deleted, possible crash)
* Applications located on removable disks sometimes inherited network access rules from other applications
* EVE Monitor data were blocked
* Outpost prevented system restore point creation under Windows Vista
* Several most commonly reported crashes
* More minor issues
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