• Packet Filtering: : The packet filter scans all incoming and outgoing data packets for specific attributes and filters them on the basis of predefined rules. You can also create your own rules with the user-friendly Configuration Assistant, which automatically locates known Internet applications installed on your system and guides you through the steps of defining new rules. In addition to this the program naturally includes the equally user-friendly real-time learning mode. But that’s not all: Ashampoo FireWall Pro now also runs in “kernel mode” – operating on the lowest possible level of the system to provide maximum protection against attacks and unauthorized activity.

• Define Complex Rules: If you want you can define your own complex rules geared to the needs of your individual configuration. Ashampoo FireWall Pro makes it easy to specify the precise details of the interaction between the protocol, port and application for both incoming and outgoing connections (for example “Allow outgoing UDP packets on port X for application Y”).

• Protection against Trojans: Active identification and protection against Trojan horse programs, DLL hijackers and other malware that tries to use trusted applications like your Internet browser to secretly transmit information via the Internet.

• Stealth-Ports: Stealth ports hide your computer and protect it against direct attacks. When your machine’s ports are “stealthed” port scanner programs cannot see your computer at all, making it impossible for them to collect information from it or use any known security holes in the operating system for an attack. Stealth ports protect you against both local and Internet attacks.

• Port Scan Blocking: Makes it impossible for attackers to scan your computer for open ports and also actively blocks attacks on your system.

• Volume Limiting: If you have a volume rate Internet account running programs that require permanent online access can generate unexpected costs when you exceed your monthly limit. The volume limiting feature gives you full information on your online traffic volume at all times. You can also set a maximum volume limit so that the connection will be closed automatically when the limit is exceeded.

• Child Protection: This feature makes it impossible to go online without entering the correct password. You can also define how long and at what times Internet access is allowed and you can set up a list of banned terms to block sites that are unsuitable for children.

• Real-time Analysis of Active Connections: This function generates detailed statistics on every connection and every event in real time and displays them. The statistics can also be displayed in graphical form for a better overview of online activity.

• Detailed Information on Protocols and System Settings: All connections and activities are recorded in a detailed log that can be displayed on the screen at any time. The program can also display all your system’s relevant network settings.

• Integration into the Windows® XP Security Center: The program is fully integrated with the Windows® XP Security Center. This means that your Windows® system will automatically identify that you have an active and up-to-date firewall installed and will display its current status.

• File Wiper: Deletes sensitive files and folders securely and permanently so that the data can never be recovered – not even with specialized software or by data recovery labs using the most advanced tools and instruments.

• Internet Accelerator: Checks the configuration of your Internet connection and optimizes your settings automatically if necessary to achieve better performance.

• Online Updates: As usual, updates to increase protection performance and security can be downloaded and installed from within the program with a couple of simple mouse clicks.

• Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional & Windows® XP Home/Professional