Released on: November 27, 2007, 10:35 am

Press Release Author: Comodo Group

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: New A-VSMARTT Technology Creates a Next Generation, Proactive
Threat Defense System to Prevent Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Rootkits and Trojans
from Infiltrating Computers

Press Release Body: Jersey City, NJ, November 27, 2007 - To help consumers protect
their computers from all forms of viruses and malware, Comodo, a leading Internet
security company today announced the release of Comodo Firewall Pro Version 3.0.
Comodo Firewall Pro protects millions of computers worldwide and this new release
advances computer security from being a defensive, reactive system to a preventative
and proactive solution based on a new A-VSMARTT technology architecture. A-VSMART is
short for \"Anti; Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit and Trojan\" and represents a
breakthrough in PC security architecture. While still free, Comodo\'s next generation
firewall helps customers more effectively prevent virtually all types of threats
from penetrating a computer and incorporates the latest security prevention
technologies available. Despite the sophisticated level of prevention, the software
remains easy for the home user to install and use \"out of the box\".

Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) does a better job of protecting computers from malware
than conventional solutions because it operates from a prevention rather than a
detection perspective, and incorporates a sophisticated, layered threat management
approach. Unlike detection/ signature-based firewalls and anti-virus solutions that
allow all applications to gain access to system resources and then try to detect
previously identified viruses by their signature, Comodo Firewall Pro takes the
opposite approach. Comodo A-VSMART architecture allows only those applications known
to be safe to gain access to computer resources, greatly reducing the probability of
damage occurring.
Breakthrough Technology: A-VSMARTT Technology Architecture

The key component of this next generation firewall lies in its A-VSMART (Anti:
Virus, Spyware, Malware, Rootkit, Trojan) technology architecture that both
proactively monitors internal system applications and processes while also actively
monitoring all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. Specifically, this
architecture proactively protects against potential security breaches by; 1)
enabling tighter control of internet traffic, b) controlling which applications are
allowed to gain access to a computer\'s CPU (central processing unit) and 3) limiting
critical system access to allow only trusted system modifications. To deliver this
high level of protection, Comodo Firewall Pro A-VSMART architecture utilizes key
proprietary technologies:

* Defense+ for proactive monitoring of internal systems and processes:

Defense+ is an advanced Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) that
proactively monitors systems and system processes to detect and prevent system
changes such as rootkit installations, inter-process memory injections,
key-loggers and more.

HIPS technology is driven by a white list architecture which identifies
trusted applications and prevents untrusted applications being installed onto
the computer. Comodo has one of the largest white lists in the industry with a
database of nearly 1 million safe executables. The integrity of every
executable is checked against this database to determine whether or not it is
genuine before it is given installation rights. With this system, potentially
damaging applications are prevented from being ever being installed.
* Patent Pending \"Clean PC Mode\"

Comodo Firewall Pro provides the user with the ability to install the solution
in Clean PC mode, most useful for new PCs. In these cases, Comodo Firewall Pro
creates a profile of the computer with all existing applications registered as
safe. The firewall then prevents any unrecognized applications from being
installed unless; a) the application is recognized by Comodo's extensive white
list or b) the user grants installation permissions. It also prevents any
suspicious system processes from running.
* Advanced firewall engine for preventative management of incoming, outgoing
Internet traffic:

Comodo Firewall Pro offers the highest levels of preventative monitoring of
all inbound and outbound traffic which will prevent hackers and identity
thieves from penetrating a computer. New features have been added to enable
this level of ID theft protection:
o Stealth mode to make a PC completely invisible to opportunistic port scans
o Wizard based auto-detection of trusted zones
o Password protection of firewall settings
o Diagnostics to analyze system for potential conflicts with other
applications

In total, this innovative A-VSMART architecture combines security features,
multilayer intelligence, application protection and threat containment within
high-performance, yet easy to use solution.
Key Features Highlights

This firewall integrates advanced technologies described above with a full set of
features designed to optimize usability, enhance functionality and enable a high
level of user configurability. Some selected features include:

* \"Clean PC Mode\" Installation

This powerful new feature allows Comodo Firewall Pro to create a profile of
all applications on a new computer. This then prevents any unrecognized
malware from being installed and maintains the \"virus clean\" status of a new
computer.
* Security rules interface

Version 3.0 gives users more control over security settings than ever before.
Users can quickly set granular internet access rights and privileges on a
global or per application basis using the flexible and easy to understand
interface. This version also sees the introduction of pre-set security
policies which allows users to deploy a sophisticated hierarchy of firewall
rules with a couple of mouse clicks.
* Enhanced graphical UI (User Interface)

Completely redesigned look and feel from the previous version of Comodo
Firewall Pro makes it even easier for users to manage and configure. The
default summary screen displays an immediate heads-up on all vital security
settings and provides a central point of navigation to every part of the
application.
* Pop-Up alerts provide critical security information

Users are immediately informed with a pop-up alert if the firewall detects a
potential security threat. Each alert includes a Security Considerations
section which provides clear advice on whether you should allow or block a
process.
* Event logging

Version 3.0 features a vastly improved log management module - allowing users
to export records of firewall activity according to several user-defined
filters.
* Vista Compatibility

Comodo Firewall Pro is now available for the Microsoft VistaT community (both
32 and 64 bit versions).

Prevention Technologies Delivers Better Protections and Benefits

The culmination of years of development, Comodo Firewall Pro delivers advanced
preventative protection that offers a number of key benefits designed to:

* Provide virtually bulletproof protection against root-kits, inter-process
memory injections, key-loggers and more
* Authenticate the integrity of every program before allowing it access to
system resources
* Alert users every time an unknown or untrusted application attempts to run or
install
* Block Viruses, Trojans and Spyware before they can ever get into a system
* Prevent unauthorized modification of critical operating system files and
registry entries
* Give users granular level of control to determine access rights and privileges
on a global or per application basis using the flexible and easy to understand
interface.

\"Comodo Firewall Pro represents a paradigm shift in the way we protect our PCs from
security threats such as viruses, trojans and malware of all sorts.\" said Melih
Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo. \"Today most security
solutions are detection based and detection can no longer be the first line of
defense. Rather, prevention must become the first line of defense in computer
security and Comodo Firewall Pro was engineered with that capability. We should no
longer accept security solutions, such as anti virus products, that allow all
applications access to our computers and then these solutions attempt to detect the
harmful applications. Instead, we need to start denying malware access the CPU and
proceed from the position of allowing only trusted applications CPU access. The
Comodo companies are able to deliver this breakthrough approach because we leverage
our Certification Authority heritage to authenticate trusted applications and
executables. Now, consumers can expect security to deliver on its promise -
preventing viruses and malware from ever reaching a computer in the first place.\"

Comodo Firewall Pro with its A-VSMART architecture provides a highly effective,
efficient and lightweight system for worry-free desktop security to manage the
variable and fluid threat landscape.

For more information, please visit http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com
About Comodo

The Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential in enabling
e-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software companies, and individual
consumers to interact and conduct business via the Internet safely and securely. The
Comodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code Signing, Content Verification and E-Mail
Certificates; award winning PC security software; vulnerability scanning services
for PCI Compliance; secure e-mail and fax services.

Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a commitment to reversing the
growth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo companies as vital players in the
Internet\'s ongoing development. Comodo secures and authenticates online transactions
and communications for over 200,000 business customers and 3,000,000 users of our
desktop security products.

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