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Preventon™ Personal Firewall is a Hacker's nightmare. At last, a personal firewall that does not require outstanding levels of expertise to work! Combining extremely easy to use controls with an immensely robust firewall,

DETECT REJECT PROTECT

FEATURES:

• ARMORPLATE YOUR PC™
  
  Preventon Personal Firewall beats back Internet hacking attacks trying to get into your computer and even fights against Trojan attack programs. Preventon uses a patent pending intuitive interface that enables you to tale the guesswork out of configuring your personal firewall in order to maximize its security.
• INTRUDER REJECTION REPORTS
  
  Preventon Personal Firewall logs attacks and connection attempts against your system grouped by the source and graded by severity. The easy to use colour - coding allows you to see, at a glance, whether it is likely that someone has been trying to launch an attack on you.
• SECURITY WITH EASE
  
  Preventon Personal Firewall has been designed to be one of the most user - friendly personal firewall available. The installation software lets you choose how you will use your computer and then, in most cases, the software will never need to be configured again.
• PROTECTION ALERTS
  
  Preventon Personal Firewall provides an optional alert system for advanced users to inform you of every attack or probe launched against your system in real time. You can instantly see when someone is attempting to break into your system or when any other connection attempt is made.

"Preventon Personal Firewall is an extremely strong anti-hacking solution, which uses smart automated configuration to protect the user within minutes of installation. We tested the software against numerous hacking scenarios, including Trojan horse attacks. In each instance the software successfully protected the user. Internet users should feel confident using this product, which could be considered best of breed in its class."

- Head of Risk Services, The NCC Group

REQUIREMENTS
Operating Systems supported: Windows 98®, Windows ME®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP®.
System Requirements: Pentium® processor (or compatible), 32Mb RAM (or higher), CD-ROM drive, 10Mb free Hard Disk space.
Network Protocol: TCP/IP.
Network Connections: DSL, ADSL, IDSN, Modem, Cable Modem, LAN (or other Internet/IP).
Summary of Features & Benefits

Preventon Personal Firewall has significant benefits for service providers who promote it to their users:

• Simple to install and manage - only 1 screen with 7 "check-boxes" for typical installation
  The product is useable by all customers, not just those with extensive technical skills. This ensures maximum take-up = maximum revenue. Support calls are minimised. Users do not leave "holes" in their security due to mis-configuration = customer satisfaction and minimised support load
• Protects against inbound connection attempts and outbound Trojans
  Addresses customer concerns regarding hackers and trojans leading to increased use of the internet and e-commerce services = increased call revenues and revenue from e-commerce partnerships
• Small physical size (approximately 7.5MB)
  Can be downloaded by dial-up and broadband users - maximises take up
• Optional advanced set-up for more experienced users
  Maximises take-up rate
• Optional pop-up alert function to warn of scans and connection attempts
  Highlights importance of the product to users (they can see that they have been "protected") thus ensuring maximum take-up and continued use & revenue from subscribers.

• Very simple user interface. Patent-pending design for extreme ease of use for the non-technical user.
• Use of "plain English" throughout, avoiding use of technical terms and jargon.
• A limited number of user options and ability to set defaults to suit Fujitsu's typical user profile in order to simplify installation.
• A clear, concise user guide.