GentleSecurity

[Andrew]

GeSWall is intrusion prevention system that is non-intrusive and easy to use. It doesn't restrict network connections and does not use attack signatures or heuristic. Instead of blocking particular attack techniques, GeSWall focuses on attack objectives such as taking control of a PC, stealing data, breaking system integrity etc. By this approach, GeSWall prevents all attacks that involve damage, e.g. malicious software (viruses, trojans, spyware), software vulnerabilities (buffer overflow, privilege escalation, etc.), mis-configuration and unknown attacks based on "zero-days" vectors, e.g. GeSWall has been stopping Windows Metafile exploits.
GeSWall is designed to be as non-intrusive as possible. You can keep browsing, mailing, chatting, sharing and so forth in the same way as without GeSWall. Web browsers, mail clients, chat messengers, file sharing clients, office, multimedia and other internet applications become safe to use with GeSWall policy. At the same time, you can create files, start processes, access internet resources without restrictions. The files you created and worked with remain and are not erased, as is the case with virtualization solutions. Additionally, GeSWall does not require configuration or learning mode.
GeSWall is intended for regular operations with "trusted" or "safe" internet applications. It means you can do your regular stuff non-intrusively: browsing, reading mail, chating, etc. and GeSWall Personal Edition will prevent the attacks coming via these applications. Note that term "Trusted" means that you trust at least the installation of this program.