Advertisement
These tests include a combination of widely available firewall leak and Host
Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) tests in addition to proprietary firewall
tests from Comodo. The tests were created as safe way for users of all abilities
to determine the effectiveness of their security software at eliminating
vulnerabilities that could leave their computer system susceptible to
identity-stealing malware. Users can determine their risk of being victimized
from stolen identities, corrupted data, crashing computers, and other problems.
As user dependence on the Internet continues to increase, Comodo created
the "Test My PC Security" site as part of its Trusted Internet initiative to
meet people's need to ensure safe and secure online business and communication.
The site provides a unique means to objectively determine how effective a PC's
security system is at protecting sensitive information from hackers, fraudsters,
and malware. Each of these tests can be downloaded and run individually, or they
can be downloaded as an entire suite in one operation.
- The site was designed to be both a testing and education resource for users
and includes:
- Detailed and technical explanations about firewall leak tests and HIPS
testing,
- Downloads of individual and batch security individual tests,
- Information on other people's test results and comments, and
- The ability to become part of the Test My PC Security testing
community.
Comodo created this free, comprehensive and
independent site of diagnostic tests for a variety of reasons. First, it was
designed to help users understand how prepared they are to defend against a
variety of online attacks. Second, this resource was created in response to user
dissatisfaction with the current state of desktop security testing which often
post outdated results. Third, with millions of users participating and
submitting test results, the entire community benefits with better information
on emerging threats. Finally, this resource was created specifically to be free
of commercial influences as these results objectively report on the experiences
of a worldwide community of users as opposed to posting results from a few
testers as is most often the case with other testing sites.
Each test is
a small, non-destructive program designed to expose the existence of security
flaws on Windows based systems. The tests deliberately attempt to bypass a
user's security software by simulating the techniques used by real world malware
such as Trojans and viruses. Based on the results of these tests, users can then
take remedial action to correct the problems. This includes downloading Comodo's
free solutions such as its award winning Comodo Firewall Pro and Comodo Memory
Guardian– a new solution that is effective at stopping 90%+ of buffer overflow
attacks in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.
"Users depend on the
Internet more and more, and they need to know that the Internet can be trusted
with their most personal and sensitive information." said Melih Abdulhayoglu,
CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo. "It is important that we provide the
tools for users to test their current security system along with solutions that
allow them to protect themselves better. We offer these testing tools and our
desktop security software for free because it is part of how we intend to create
a trusted Internet where users and online organizations can interact securely
and with reciprocal identity verification."
For more information, please
visit:
www.testmypcsecurity.com.
About
ComodoThe Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential
in enabling e-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software companies,
and individual consumers to interact and conduct business via the Internet
safely and securely. The Comodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code Signing, Content
Verification and E-Mail Certificates; award winning PC security software;
vulnerability scanning services for PCI Compliance; secure e-mail and fax
services.
Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a
commitment to reversing the growth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo
companies as vital players in the Internet's ongoing development. Comodo secures
and authenticates online transactions and communications for over 200,000
business customers and 3,000,000 users of our desktop security products.
For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online™ visit
www.comodo.comSource: www.webhostdir.com 
