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Suitable for both home users and corporate networks alike, the firewall featuresboth inbound and outbound packet filtering in combination with robust outboundapplication filtering at the network layer. The new-look interface facilitates quickand easy access to all major settings, including the powerful and highlyconfigurable security rules interface.
The latest release builds on the overwhelmingly positive reception of ComodoÂ'sPersonal Firewall V1.0 with new features and functionality including:
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Advanced network, application and application component monitoring *
Completely redesigned interface including  SmartÂ' pop-up alerts *
More powerful and intuitive security rules interface *
Full Application Behavior analysis *
Improved application activity control *
Windows security center integration *
New application recognition database
A full list of new features can be found athttp://www.personalfirewall .comodo.com/whats_new.html
Im portantly, ComodoÂ's Personal Firewall successfully detected and blocked 16 of themost sophisticated 3rd party  Leak-TestÂ' utilities, (small programs designed bysecurity experts that deliberately attempt to bypass a firewallÂ's outgoing securitysettings). Furthermore, it was one of the only firewalls to pass ComodoÂ's own Parent Injection Leak TestÂ' developed by ComodoÂ's Digital Trust Lab to emulate ahacker technique typically used in outbound Trojan attacks.
Comodo is delivering this highly rated firewall free to consumer as a cornerstone ofan initiative to empower consumers to create a safe and trusted online experiencewhenever they go online. This new initiative will make available free to allconsumers some of the leading tools that consumers can use to be safe and avoidleading threats such as phishing attacks. The free tools include; ability toauthenticate web identities in real time (www.VEngine.com ), PC vulnerabilityscanning (www.HackerGuardian.com), free email certificates for secure emailencryption, secure BackUp for backing up files on your PC and iVault for passwordmanagement and launching secured Internet sessions. Most consumers now have to spendupwards of $200 to achieve a comparable level of Internet security and safety. Allthese products are offered free for the lifetime of the PC Â without any annualsubscription fees or licenses because Comodo, as one of the worldÂ's leadingCertification Authority is setting the standard for Identity and Trust Assuranceonline, ensuring that consumers and businesses establish trust online with truee-identity and e-business authenticity.
 Internet security threats are rising at an alarming pace, and while consumers areincreasingly aware of the risks, to date they have very little ammunition to combatand defend against these threats that are easy to use and cost effective. saidMelih Abdulhayoglu, President and CEO of Comodo.  Comodo developed these advancedsolutions so consumers will have access to simple, reliable and free tools fortrusted communication and commerce because consumers need to protect themselves byknowing they are conducting business with legitimate organizations. Comodo Personal Firewall is available for download now. For more information go to:www.comodo.comAbout Comodo
Comodo is a leading global provider of Identity and Trust Assurance services on theInternet, with over 200,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Jersey City, NJwith global offices in the UK, Ukraine and India, the company offers businesses andconsumers the intelligent security, authentication and assurance services necessaryto ensure trust in online transactions.
As a leading Certification Authority, and in combination with the Digital Trust Lab(DTL), Comodo helps enterprises address digital ecommerce and infrastructure needswith reliable, third generation solutions that improve customer relationships,enhance customer trust and create efficiencies across digital ecommerce operations.Comodo's solutions include integrated Web hosting management solutions,infrastructure services, digital e-commerce services, digital certification,identity assurance, customer privacy and vulnerability management solutions. Foradditional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online - please visit:www.comodogroup.com.
