From; Agnitum Newsletter (2005-06-01) http://www.agnitum.com/news/20050601.html (*) Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 Boosts Outbound Data Protection (*) Agnitum Launches an Office in United States (*) Two-Year Renewal Period Now Available (*) New Award In France ********************************************************** NEW VERSION 2.7 OF OUTPOST FIREWALL PRO ADDS FLEXIBLE PROTECTION AGAINST HIDDEN THREATS The task of protecting personal data stored on a computer is becoming more challenging. Hackers employ predatory new tactics that allow them to seize personal data through the bypassing of traditional firewall defenses. Attack mechanisms that exploit the inadequate outbound data found with many modern firewalls can yield substantial gains to its originators. With the release of new version of Outpost Firewall PRO, the security bar has been markedly raised. As always, Outpost makes sure that no unintended chunk of information ever leaves or enters your PC. Introduced with the new version are program control mechanisms and unmatched flexibility that let users specify exclusion lists for programs whose ability to launch, modify or control other applications would always be considered legit. This feature eliminates numerous user prompts and redundant confirmation windows while keeping your defenses robust. With three powerful mechanisms available-Process Memory Control, Hidden Process Control and Components control-and an option to customize their settings, program users benefit from powerful protection delivered with enviable application control flexibility. These features make a huge contribution to the overall level of security and usability offered by the award-winning firewall technology. For upgrade instructions please visit this page: http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/upgrade.html For History of Changes visit: http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/history.html ********************************************************* AGNITUM LAUNCHES AN OFFICE IN UNITED STATES Agnitum is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in North America. Distribution and promotion of the company's new product, Outpost Office Firewall, is the most important task for the U.S. office at the moment. However, Outpost Firewall Pro and Tauscan are also available and will be strongly promoted in the near future. With heavy demand to protect small and medium businesses from inbound and outbound threats-DDoS attacks, worms, Trojans and disgruntled employees-Office Firewall will definitely occupy a strong position on the American market. Agnitum's new North American presence is being spearheaded by startup sales and marketing consultancy Euresto Partners. Principals Jim Leonard and Pat Bitton, respectively VP Sales and VP Marketing for Agnitum North America, have many years experience in information security with companies such as McAfee, Dr Solomon's, Symantec, Trend Micro, PestPatrol, CertifiedMail and Orchestria. "We're delighted to announce our first real U.S. market presence," says Agnitum Vice President of Sales & Marketing Mikhail Penkovsky. "Outpost products have been widely acclaimed in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, and we feel we are now ready to invest in the key North American market. Jim and Pat have a strong background in information security and their market knowledge will be invaluable in bringing our products to the attention of North American buyers." ********************************************************* TWO-YEAR RENEWAL PERIOD NOW AVAILABLE The Outpost Firewall license can now be renewed for two years! We appreciate the dedication shown by users of our products, and also offer a 25% discount on the two-year renewal program. Now any user can just pay once for two years in advance, and save 25% off the original price! Some time ago Agnitum followed user demands and introduced a two-year license. We are offering a two-year renewal program now to give our users real peace of mind from all Internet threats. To get a two-year renewal, fill in the form on our web page here: http://www.agnitum.com/purchase/renew.html ***************************************************** NEW AWARD IN FRANCE The results of Outpost's performance in an extensive firewall test were published in France's PC Expert May 2005 issue. Outpost Firewall blocked more leak tests than any other product in the test and won first place with the Editor's Choice award. The magazine considers Outpost's defense arsenal the most powerful in comparison to other firewalls in the test, including the Windows Firewall. Outpost Firewall Pro won special recognition from the magazine through the following nominations: -Best Firewall overall; -Best protection against hackers; -Maximum blocking of leaks; and -Highest efficiency and ease of use. The test results also stress the usability of Outpost's pre-defined rule settings, which provide users with out-of-box protection. The conclusion of the magazine reads as follows: "... a well-deserved first place because it excels in protection against hacker attacks... It's the best-armed firewall to block furtive outgoing connections." PC Expert, May 2005 Best Regards Agnitum Ltd.: Taking Care of Your Security http://www.agnitum.com *********** MIKE"S REPLY SEPARATOR *********** Mike ~ It is a good day if I learned something new. 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