
Beyond unparalleled personal firewall protection, Privatefirewall leverages proprietary HIPS technologies that model and monitor system and application behavior to identify and block activity characteristic of known malware, hacking, phishing, and other threat types. Privatefirewall provides an excellent layer of additional protection to the Windows operating system.

Privatefirewall addresses the operating system and application level vulnerabilities and intrusion techniques that hackers exploit to gain access and cause damage to private systems and data. Privatefirewall is a Personal Firewall and Host Intrusion Prevention application designed to help individuals and businesses protect Windows desktops and servers from malware and unauthorized use. It's not the flashiest firewall you can download, but it's one of the best we've tried. A minor inconvenience but inexperienced users might feel uncomfortable or confused. Updates: Privatefirewall couldn't save a software update to the default destination without Admin privileges, and we had to choose another folder. Consīusy and wordy interface: Privatefirewall's Main Menu is a bit busy and text-heavy. You can tell Privatefirewall to block all outgoing email when anomalies are detected. Settings: The Internet and Network Security options include custom security levels and other settings that can maximize protection with minimum impact on performance.Īnomaly Detection: Privatefirewall's Email and System Anomaly Detection features analyze your normal usage patterns and issue alerts when deviations are detected.

Help and more: Privatefirewall's Help file and online resources explain every aspect of using the software as well as topics, such as system security and online privacy and protection. It's easy to allow or block apps and sites manually or when they appear in pop-up alerts. Training: Privatefirewall's Training mode analyzes your computer and online habits to protect you without annoying you. You can customize many settings, yet Privatefirewall also teaches itself to protect you from hackers and other threats just by studying your habits. Privatefirewall's features include a Process Monitor, Port Tracking, and Applications Monitor. Privatefirewall 7.0 is easy enough for beginners to master yet powerful and flexible enough for advanced users.
