Comodo Firewall Pro (V 3) provides Unprecedented Protection to keep PCs Malware-Free Better than many Leading Solutions

Jersey City, NJ, December 06, 2007 - In 2007 alone, over $20Bwill be spent on computer products according to a report by the National RetailFederation's Shop.org and in a move to keep these PCs malware free, Comodo, aleading security company announced the release of its free Comodo Firewall Pro(Version 3.0) with A-VSMART technology. A- VSMART is new technology architecturewhich stands for "Anti; Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit and Trojans" and with thistechnology, Comodo Firewall Pro can provide preventative protection against malwareto keep computers safe. This new version of the award winning firewall, used bymillions, is being released just in time to protect new computers since even newcomputers are vulnerable to viruses, spyware and malware. Latest research estimatesthat a new, unprotected computer might only remain virus free for 12 minutes onceconnected to the Internet, and VirusTotal, a security research company, reports thateven computers with an anti-virus solution may not be safe because less than 1% ofnew viruses are actually detected by at least one anti-virus engine.

Comodo Firewall Pro (V 3.0) is able to provide unprecedented protection fromviruses, malware, spyware and rootkits because unlike detection/ signature basedsecurity solutions that lets in all applications and then tries to detect previouslyidentified viruses by their signature, Comodo Firewall Pro actually prevents virusesand malware from entering a computer before any damage can occur. This proactiveapproach enables PCs to remain free from more viruses better than virtually anyother detection based solution on the market today.

To deliver this high level of preventative protection, Comodo Firewall Proincorporates key technologies and features:

* Breakthrough Technology: A-VSMART Technology Architecture

The key component of this next generation firewall lies in the A-VSMART(Anti-Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit, Trojan Prevention) architecture thatboth proactively monitors internal system applications and processes whilealso actively monitoring all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. Todeliver this high level of protection, Comodo Firewall Pro with A- VSMARTarchitecture utilizes key proprietary technologies: o Defense+ for proactive monitoring of internal systems and processes

Defense+ is an advanced Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) thatproactively monitors systems and system processes to prevent systemchanges such as rootkit installations, inter-process memory injections,key-loggers and more. HIPS technology is driven by an extensive whitelist database (with nearly one million applications and growing) whichidentifies trusted applications and prevents untrusted applications frombeing introduced onto the computer. o Patent Pending "Clean PC Mode"

This feature is powerful technology to protect new computers because thefirewall (if installed in Clean PC mode) creates a profile of thecomputer with all existing applications registered as safe. The firewallthen prevents any unrecognized Software from being installed unless; a)the application is recognized by Comodo s extensive white list or b) theuser grants installation permissions. It also prevents any suspicioussystem processes to occur. o Advanced firewall engine for preventative management of incoming,outgoing Internet traffic

Comodo Firewall Pro offers the highest levels of preventative monitoringof all inbound and outbound traffic which will prevent hackers, malwareand identity thieves from penetrating a computer. o Security rules interface

Version 3.0 gives offers users more control over security settings thanever before, enabling granular level controls on a global or perapplication basis. This version also sees the introduction of pre-setsecurity policies which allows users to deploy a sophisticated hierarchyof firewall rules with a couple of mouse clicks. o Enhanced graphical UI (User Interface)

Completely redesigned look and feel makes it even easier for users tomanage and configure. o Pop-Up alerts provide critical security information

Users are immediately informed with a pop-up alert if the firewalldetects a potential security threat. Each alert includes a SecurityConsiderations section which provides clear advice on whether you shouldallow or block a process. o Event logging

Version 3.0 features a vastly improved log management module allowingusers to export records of firewall activity according to severaluser-defined filters. o Comodo Firewall Pro is compatible with most Operating Systems includingMicrosoft Vista .

"Comodo Firewall Pro with A-VSMART technology pre-empts potential threats fromdamaging a computer in the first place," said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and ChiefSecurity Architect of Comodo. "Today's announcement is part of Comodo's ongoingcommitment to deliver desktop security solutions designed to make prevention thefirst line of defense. Consumers need a layered approach to computer security andwith Comodo Firewall Pro they can be assured that their first of defense is able toprotect them from many of the threats that are on the Internet today."

For more information, please visit http://www.personalfirewall.co modo.com

Source: Express-Press-Release.com

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