Comodo Firewall Pro - Features and Benefits

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Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 is now more powerful, intelligent and easy to use than ever.


At-a-glance

  • Clean PC Mode
  • Advanced Network Firewall Engine
  • Host Intrusion Prevention System
  • Powerful and intuitive Security Rules Interface
  • Sleek New Graphical User Interface
  • 'Smart' Popup Alerts
  • Application Behavior Analysis
  • Automatic 'Firewall Training' mode
  • Windows Security Center Integration
  • Self Protection against Critical Process Termination
  • Application Recognition Database
  • Automatic Updates
  • Improved Firewall Event Logging
  • Submit Suspicious Files to Comodo

Clean PC Mode

This is a PATENT-PENDING feature that takes a profile of a new PC and all the applications in it and registers them as safe. Then, the only applications that get installed onto your PC are those applications listed in Comodo’s extensive white list database of trusted applications (which contains nearly one million applications and growing) or new applications that you expressly permit to be installed. This feature prevents most types of malware and rootkits from getting installed and keeps a new PC virus and malware free.

Advanced Network Firewall Engine

Comodo Firewall Pro offers the highest levels of perimeter security against inbound and outbound threats

Protection against hackers, malware and identity thieves
New Stealth Mode to make your P.C. completely invisible to hackers and port scans
Highly configurable rules interface suitable for advanced users
Wizard based auto-detection of trusted zones

Defense+ Host Intrusion Prevention System

With Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0, we added another critical layer of protection to an already excellent firewall. Defense+ is one of the most advanced Host Intrusion Prevention Systems available in any desktop security program.

  • Bulletproof protection against root-kits, inter-process memory injections, key-loggers and more
  • Authenticates the integrity of every program before allowing it to load into your computer's memory.
  • Alerts you every time an unknown or untrusted applications attempts to run or install
  • Blocks Viruses, Trojans and Spy-ware before they can ever get onto your system
  • Prevents unauthorized modification of critical operating system files and registry entries

Unrivalled Control over your security

Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 has a completely redesigned security rules interface. Users can quickly set granular access rights and privileges on a global or per application basis using the flexible and easy to understand GUI. The firewall also contains pre-set policies and wizards that help simplify the rule setting process.


Intuitive Graphical User Interface

The GUI of Comodo Personal Firewall 3.0 features significant improvements over previous versions.

  • Summary screen gives an at-a-glance snapshot of your security settings
  • Easy and quick navigation between each module of the firewall
  • Context relevant help and advice available throughout the application
  • Simple point and click configuration - no steep learning curves

Smart Pop-up Alerts

Whenever the firewall detects a potential threat, you are immediately informed with a pop-up alert. Each alert includes a Security Considerations section which provides clear advice on whether you should allow or block a process. Users can easily configure how many alerts they see by adjusting a slider within the interface.


Application Behavior Analysis

Comodo Firewall Pro analyses each application's behavior and detects any suspicious activity before allowing internet access. This powerful new feature enables it to detect more Trojan activity than any other firewall - including:

  • DLL/Code injections
  • Hidden Connection Attempts

CFP 3.0 also features advanced protocol driver level protection - essential for the defense of your PC against Trojans that run their own protocol drivers.

The Firewall That Learns

New 'Training Mode' enables the firewall and host intrusion prevention systems to automatically create 'allow' rules for new components of applications you have decided to trust. In short - you won't receive pointless alerts for those programs you trust - the firewall will learn how they work and only warn you when it detects truly suspicious behavior.

Windows Security Center Integration

Comodo Personal Firewall 3.0 is fully recognized by Windows Vista/XP Security Center as a trusted personal firewall.

Self Protection against Critical Process Termination

After breaking into your house, the first thing a burglar does is try to switch off your alarm. Similarly, viruses and Trojans often try to disable your computer's security applications so they can operate without detection. Comodo Firewall Pro protects its own registry entries, system files and processes so malware can never shut it down or sabotage the installation.

Application Recognition Database

Comodo Firewall Pro includes a proprietary and continually updated white list of 1,000,000 safe executables. The integrity of every executable is checked against this database and Firewall Pro will alert users of potentially damaging applications before they are installed. In many cases, this proactive approach averts damage from viruses or root-kits that are not known to anti-virus software.

Automatic Updates

Comodo Firewall Pro automatically downloads updates every time you start your computer - making sure you are 100% protected at all times. Updates can also be scheduled according to your preferences or can be manually downloaded with a single click.

Submit Suspicious Files to Comodo

Are you the first victim of a brand new type of spyware? Users can help combat zero-hour threats by using the built in submit feature to send files to Comodo for analysis. Comodo will then analyze the files for any potential threats and update our database for all users.

Firewall 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. Beginners and advanced users alike will greatly benefit from this essential troubleshooting feature.





CFP Version 3.0

CFP Version 2.4 (Win 2K)

What Is Malware?

Comodo uses the term Malware to define all malicious applications including:

  • Viruses
  • Spyware
  • Trojans
  • Rootkits

When you see the term Malware, it could be one - or more than one - of these terms.
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