Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 has been officially released for testing, offering a robust security solution tailored for Windows 7 and newer operating systems. This version, announced by Nodir Temirkhodjaev, integrates advanced security features designed to enhance user control over network traffic while maintaining user-friendliness.
- Flexible Network Rules: Users can create customizable rules based on various criteria such as application names, global addresses, ports, and protocols.
- Wildcard Support: The ability to use wildcards in application path names allows for streamlined rule creation, enabling users to manage multiple applications with a single entry.
- Service Name Filtering: Users can effectively pinpoint and block potentially harmful services through SvcHost.exe service names.
- Bandwidth Regulation: The firewall permits bandwidth control for specific application groups, allowing for better resource management.
- Blocklist Management: Users can easily organize and manage blocklists and zones to fortify network security.
- Traffic Visualization: The inclusion of traffic statistics and bandwidth visualization tools provides users with graphical representations of network usage.
- Kernel Driver Integration: The firewall's kernel driver leverages the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) for optimal system compatibility.
For more information, users can access the release notes and additional details through the official repository: Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 on GitHub
Key Features and Enhancements
Fort Firewall 3.19.5 boasts several noteworthy features:- Flexible Network Rules: Users can create customizable rules based on various criteria such as application names, global addresses, ports, and protocols.
- Wildcard Support: The ability to use wildcards in application path names allows for streamlined rule creation, enabling users to manage multiple applications with a single entry.
- Service Name Filtering: Users can effectively pinpoint and block potentially harmful services through SvcHost.exe service names.
- Bandwidth Regulation: The firewall permits bandwidth control for specific application groups, allowing for better resource management.
- Blocklist Management: Users can easily organize and manage blocklists and zones to fortify network security.
- Traffic Visualization: The inclusion of traffic statistics and bandwidth visualization tools provides users with graphical representations of network usage.
- Kernel Driver Integration: The firewall's kernel driver leverages the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) for optimal system compatibility.
Notable Update in 3.19.5 Test 01
Among the significant improvements in this test release is the enhancement of WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) process tracking. The new driver now employs PsSetCreateProcessNotifyRoutineEx2() to efficiently monitor pico-processes, which contributes to heightened system security and stability.Conclusion
Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 is set to provide users with a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly security solution. With its innovative features and improved WSL process tracking, it positions itself as an essential tool for those looking to enhance their network security in a Windows environment. The ongoing testing phase invites users to explore these advancements and provide feedback for future improvements.For more information, users can access the release notes and additional details through the official repository: Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 on GitHub
Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 released
Fort Firewall 3.19.5 Test 01 has been released for testing, offering a powerful security solution designed specifically for Windows 7 and later versions. This latest iteration features advanced capabilities such as flexible network rules, wildcard support, and traffic statistics visualization. A major update to the driver allows better monitoring of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) pico-processes using PsSetCreateProcess.
