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3. Enable E lava annilete D Cancel Apply The image shows three web sites listed under Web Pages www example com www example2 com and www example3 com These sites can be configured individually by highlighting each one and setting its options To add a new address to this list click the Add button and enter the new address LD Mm agnitum corr Cancel Advanced Settings 22 E Mail Threats Active content can be embedded in e mails as easily as 1t can in web pages Disabling these components for your e mail is done the same as with web pages See previous section for how this 1s done Another threat e mail can bring to your computer are programs disguised as innocent e mail attachments This is a very common way of installing a Trojan horse a seemingly helpful program that opens your computer system to direct hacker control To safeguard against this you can specify how Outpost should handle each type of file attachment This is done by right clicking on Attachments Filter and selecting Properties like this 4 Agnitum Outpost Firewall configuration cfg File View Tools Options Help r o E Y xX Y E Attachments Filter My Internet Datel Time Sa All Connections 7 4 Allowed e Blocked E Reported E a Plug Ins vee Content Bel DNS Cache 49 Active Content Attachments Filtejs ben Intrusion Detectia Y Enable Files guard Prop
4. Quick Start Reference Outpost Firewall Personal Firewall Software from Agnitum Scope of This Document This 1s a quick start reference to orientate a first time user to the basic concepts and operations of Outpost firewall software It also gives some of the primary ways a user might want to customize Outpost to fit his or her preferences Further Reading A much more detailed reference to Outpost 1s the User Guide Copyright 2001 by Agnitum Ltd All rights reserved Table of Contents SOME B ACKGFOUMG iia ad a O 4 WHY Opos tas Ed 4 ne Man TGC ls cias 5 HOW Outpost WORKS ias naa dd dera dio sida 5 OPE S Ee State a a EA 6 GOO ld Batain o AAA N STOR T 7 Rinne and Shun DOWN ii iii 7 A O DAIWA ia 8 Operational Modes sser a ea ae 9 SA een E E R 11 Automatic Update Si dis coia 12 Advanced Sen iii LO satesuardine Your Piles aiii a 16 A Web Site s Hidden Pro stas arnt T dl cetacean tes eaaiaese 20 E Mail Tras aci n 22 e N 24 Content BIOCKING AAA AA 26 Seti PAGS WO id 28 USC GZ OMCs E R ida 29 Some Background 4 Some Background Internet Basics The Internet is interactive which simply means that when a computer is connected to the Internet data can be sent and received from one s own computer to other computers on the Internet This inter activity is built into the Internet and is a fundamental part of it To see a web site on the Internet your computer basically asks that s
5. Right click on Content in the left panel of Outpost s main window then select Parameters to get this dialog Blocked words Blocked Sites M Enable content blocking When You access a Web site Outpost Firewall can look for Er strings having the following words Pages containing any of these words are not displayed in the web browser explosived Add home made bombs OK Cancel Apply This dialog works very similarly to the ad blocking dialogs Advanced Settings 21 To block specific web sites click on the Blocked Sites tab for this dialog Wwa ne alte belng entered com Ade WIAA pew zke being entered com www site to be blocked com Moa This dialog works similarly to the ad blocking dialogs Advanced Settings Setting a Password If you have children and don t want them to change the settings you made you can set a password for Outpost This 1s done from the General Options dialog as shown here 21x General Application System Policy Plug Ins Password protection Set password to protect pour settings Enable Disable Change the password Passwords Log file format Enter the old password K Click here to char SS Enter the new password Mizcellane cus Es e Run automatic Re enter the new password Apply rules witl e Minimize tc OR C I Close butte sul OK Cancel Apply Skip the field Ente
6. an to many hackers A Trojan on your computer can let a hacker view copy or erase any folder and any file on your computer just as though he or she were sitting at your computer using its keyboard and mouse Any file on your computer can also be sent to any e mail address or posted on the Internet There are many ways a system can be infected with a Trojan and because a Trojan is not the same as a virus a Self replicating program segment it 1s not always detected by anti virus software Outpost was designed to nullify Trojans Outpost s settings for maximum protection from Trojans Rules Wizard mode informs you of any program trying to send data from your computer Stop all mode effectively disconnects your computer from the Internet which can be set very easily whenever you are not working on the Internet Advanced Settings 17 Make your computer invisible to hackers Click on the Options menu then on the System tab Select Stealth in the Answer Type field General Application system Policy Plug lns NetBios Bu Allow NetBios communication ja Settings ICMP e Click here to change ICMP settings t i Settings Answer Type a f Stealth Do not notify source via ICMP message E Normal Send usual port clozed ICMP message to the source Other System Settings Taj Click here to allow deny system traffic Settings OK Cancel Apply Ensure NetBios is unchecked unless your comp
7. apps you enable Rules Wizard You enable or disable apps when they are first run Allow most All network connections are enabled except those apps you disable 2 Disable mode All network connections are enabled The default mode is Rules Wizard The Outpost icon on the taskbar shows which mode is set Initial Options To change the operational mode 1 Right click on the taskbar icon either E A or O 2 The following menu appears Select the operational mode by clicking on it Show Outpost Firewall Disable mode Allow most mode we Rules Wizard Block most mode Stop all pions Always on top About Exit Exit and Shutdown Qukpost 10 Initial Options 11 Rules Wizard Rules Wizard is the operational mode that lets you decide each application s permissions to use the Internet Outpost asks you whenever an app first tries to send or receive data Rules Wizard is the default operational mode and is recommended for most users You can choose to make a rule for an app or not If a rule is made then Rules Wizard is not displayed again for that app If no rule is made for an app then Rules Wizard will display again the next time that app tries to send or receive data Don t be concerned about setting rules for apps You can change or delete an app s rules very easily whenever you want This 1s the Rules Wizard dialog Create rule for IEXPLORE EXE Internet Explorer requesting an o
8. ations you distrust but are uncertain of The next time this application tries to establish a network connection the same warning is displayed No rule is created for the application Automatic Updates Outpost can update itself automatically from Agnitum s web site This ensures that you get maximum protection from the latest threats discovered to be going around Once a day Outpost checks the site for an updated version of itself and if there is one it is downloaded and installed on your computer You are notified each time this happens and can cancel the update if you prefer If for some reason you need to turn off automatic updating click on Outpost s Help menu then on Automatically check for Update to remove the checkmark You can manually check for an update at any time by clicking on Run Update in the right side panel or on the button on the toolbar Initial Options 13 Whether checking manually or automatically 1f there is an update Outpost displays this dialog Agnitum Products Update Welcome to Agnitum Products Update This program will help pon update your software a Please select the type of update Update Type Automatic Recommended C Custom Proxy Settings Back Lancel Automatic all new modules are downloaded and installed This is recommended for maximum protection Custom you can specify the modules you want updated If you select Custom before clickin
9. btained remotely very easily Unscrupulous advertisers can track your surfing habits your interests and your locale then target specific ads at you Personal info about you can be collected for various reasons all without your knowledge or consent How Outpost Works Outpost is a firewall the technical name for a barrier between your computer and the rest of the Internet It s like the locks on the doors of your home Most of your neighbors can probably be trusted not to walk into your home and vandalize it or steal from you There s only a fraction of your neighbors who are untrustworthy But 1f you live in a populated neighborhood there 1s a greater number of dishonest people around The Internet 1s similar except your immediate neighborhood consists of hundreds of millions of people Even the small percentage of those people who have a destructive bent 1s a large number of people Outpost not only locks your computer s doors it makes your computer invisible on the Internet Y our computer normally is letting other Internet users know its address It s like the address sign of your home or the license plate of your car Your computers address is plainly visible Outpost prevents your computer from broadcasting its address unless specifically authorized by you Hackers are not just kept out they can t tell your computer is there Some Background Outpost s Features Starts protecting immediately after being in
10. ces if you are not an advanced user Running and Shutting Down Outpost starts automatically as soon as it is installed It is already configured to work best for most users so it is perfectly safe just to close its window and let it do its job of guarding your computer One of Outpost s default settings is for it to run automatically when you start up Windows This ensures your computer is protected at all times You can change this setting so Outpost does not start up automatically if you prefer In this case you will need to start Outpost manually each time to have it guard your computer To start Outpost manually 1 Click on the Windows Start button 2 Move the cursor to Programs 3 Select the folders Agnitum then Outpost Firewall 1 0 4 Click on Outpost Firewall To shutdown Outpost 1 Right click the Y icon on the taskbar 2 Select Exit and Shutdown Outpost Initial Options 8 Initial Options Language If you prefer a language other than English the first thing to do 1s 1 Double click the Bl icon on the taskbar Outpost s main window is displayed and looks like this Fa E a a lan lg A Connections 171 Alar Blocked Hre rl 9 a Apubration Settings D Congrstubsci n on pur Ge Eon bo ee Ta Fiera MnO CARS peace Of mand iros anne Cheats be Cookies Fe ons Cache Adi Evil veiii Sart Craduird Ebert ered wetusly mary Internet dareer 5 Ho lengths
11. erties Advanced Settings 23 This gives you the following dialog E mail Attachments Filter 1 Specify the File type for your rule Mew Remove Default S VBScript Script File l 2 Select the Action for your rule Rename It nd Scan For Virus Report It 3 Rule Description If e mail contains YB Script Script File Rename and scan for virus using auscan exe and Report It In section 3 Rule Description you can specify the anti virus software to be used by clicking on its name in this example it is called Tauscan exe The New button lets you add file types to be inspected by Outpost and gives you this dialog File Type l F x Specify file type Ecol Description VBScript Script File Cancel Advanced Settings 24 Ad Blocking Advertising pays the expenses of many web sites so they can give their info or software away for free However often ads greatly slow down the connection are offensive and or simply irritating To have Outpost block ads on the web pages you are browsing right click on Ads under Plug Ins in the left panel Then select Properties to get the following dialog HTML String Image Size e Enable HTML ad string blocking M Show Ad Trashcan on pour desktop The graphics and advertising that contain a matching string are removed from the page by Outpost Firewall before the page ls displayed in the web browser CLink Add Remo
12. g the Next button you will see this dialog Agnitum Products Update Sera 0 Proxy Settings Back Lancel Initial Options 14 Check marked items l will be updated and unchecked items UU will not be Clicking on the box toggles the check mark on and off This applies only to the black check boxes A red check box shows the modules that will be downloaded with a checked item If updates are available the next screen is Agnitum Products Update Downloading components Progrezz MEN Estimated time left 5 min 30 sec Total size 706 Kb Downloaded 12 6 96 9 Kb o 10 ina then v Agnitum Products Update Update Success Before vou can use the updated program you must restart your computer e Yes want to restart my computer now Mo will restart my computer later Proxy Settings Back Lancel Initial Options If no updates are found or none are requested this is displayed Agnitum Products Update Op Settings 15 Advanced Settings 16 Advanced Settings Safeguarding Your Files Trojan horses are the most dangerous threats to your computer files and your confidential information such as your passwords credit card data and personal correspondence A Trojan 1s a program installed on your computer that gives full access to hackers The same Trojan can be used secretly by many hackers It s not just one Trojan to one hacker It s one Troj
13. ite for its files The site s computer server then sends serves those files to your computer For the files to get from the server all the way through the Internet over to your computer your computer must give the site s server your computer s address This address is unique No other computer on the Internet has this same address The Internet uses what s called a server client way of doing things Web sites use servers to supply its web pages and people use their computers as clients that are served those pages The vast majority of information on the Internet goes from the servers to the clients from the web sites to the desktop computer Very little information goes from your computer back to the server Why Outpost is Needed The only reason Outpost is needed is because a small percentage of Internet users are destructive These people are called hackers or crackers Traditionally a hacker is an accomplished computer programmer who is expert in networks A cracker is the term for someone who gains unauthorized access to a computer or system The news media has blurred these definitions and refers to anyone who breaks into other people s computers as a hacker It used to take some skill to crack into a system but nowadays there are programs that can do it automatically Children without much training or expertise can use them These programs can be gotten from the Internet without much trouble Many of these programs are sent around
14. ming Outgoing Allowed Blocked and Reported The Users Manual covers these logs in detail Advanced Settings 20 A Web Site s Hidden Programs A web site can use programs to make its pages more interesting or useful Examples include animations calendars specialized calculators and helpful menus Most of the time these embedded programs perform a useful or aesthetic function However some hackers found ways to make embedded programs destructive so Outpost gives you the option of disabling each questionable component individually To do this 1 Double click the icon on the taskbar to display Outpost s main window 2 Right click on Active Content to show its menu which looks like this A Plug Ins Actives Controls a we Enable Cookies Prompt Referers Disable Jawa visual Basic Script Pop up windows Java applets Properties Advanced Settings 21 Clicking on Properties shows the same options organized differently w Enable web Blocking Actives Controls Cookies Referers Web Jawa Visual Ba Pop up window Java applets 4 Enable active content blocking E Mail Actives controls News O Disable 4 Web Pages O Prompt seen WAY example corr Enable se WM exampled com Cookies Properties Ena Rana examples com O Disable Prompt Enable Referers O Disable O Enable Java and YB Scripts O Disable Enable Popup windows O Disable Add Remove
15. r the old password if you have not already set one This is used only if you are changing passwords Advanced Settings 29 Trusted Zone Y ou can specify sites that you trust so Outpost does not block their traffic or ask you each time for your permission Examples of trusted sites would be other computers on your local corporate or home network To specify a trusted site or computer click on Options then on the Policy tab to get this dialog General Application System Policy Plug In Please select the firewall policy 000950 Allow most MEE Block most Stop all mode Disable mode Rules Wizard Guides you through the process of creating a rule for any type of communication that has not been covered by current firewall rules Once a rule it made the firewall applies it to future communications automatically Trusted one Please enter the trusted computer s IP address ER Outpost wall not block communications to or from these IP addresses An example ts other computers on a home or corporate network Change OK Cancel Apply Click the Change button to get the following dialog Advanced Settings 30 Trusted Zone ajx Please select the remote address Domain name Internet connection needed C IF Number and Subnet Mask Example www domain com Add WAAL oc rr Website cor me asas OF Cancel Modify Hue Remove This dialog works similarly to the p
16. revious dialogs with the addition of the subnet mask For more in depth information about Outpost please see the User Manual
17. stalled Has default configuration settings for new users Can be customized in detail by advanced users Makes your computer invisible on the Internet Locks your computer s doors Internet ports against intrusion Let s you decide how much an application should be trusted Advises new users with each selection they make Advanced users can extend Outpost s capabilities Uses plug ins to increase its power while keeping the same familiar interface Stops Internet ads from distracting you or slowing your browsing Prevents ad tracking of your surfing habits and interests Prevents your computer from being controlled remotely Notifies you of any hidden software attempting to phone home to a hacker Uses all versions of Windows so can still be used if you upgrade Uses very little system resources so does not noticeably affect your computer s performance Getting Started 1 Getting Started Installing Outpost VERY IMPORTANT WARNING Shutdown any other firewall software before installing Outpost on your computer Trying to install a firewall over other running firewall software will crash your computer Like a car with two drivers each firewall tries to steer and the computer runs into a pole Once you are certain no other firewall is operating on your computer install Outpost by running outpost exe It is recommended that you use the default settings when the installation utility asks you to confirm its choi
18. uter is on a local network and needs to share its files If you need to use NetBios check this field and click on its Settings button to get the following dialog Advanced Settings 18 Please select the remote address Domain name Internet connection needed f IF Number and Subnet Mask Example 195 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 192 1668 O 255 255 255 O Add 192 168 0 0 255 255 255 0 Modify Remove Lancel The IP address in the default list shown in this picture is the usual number and subnet mask of a local network Outpost specifically trusts any items on this list All other requests for a NetBios connection are blocked Advanced Settings 19 In Options click on the Plug Ins tab and select Intrusion Detection Click on the Select button then set the options as you see fit in this dialog Protect Alarm level Qi Move the slider to set the alert level Wormal Warn when multiple ports or ports with particular numbers are scanned Block intruders w W Block all traffic for fio minutes EEZ I Block intruders IF for En minutes Also block intruders subnet mask Denial of Service DOS Attack M Block local port if DOS attack detected OK Cancel Apply Note You can see the DNS or IP address to which a suspect program tries to send info by examining the logs The categories of logs are listed in the left panel of Outpost s main window Inco
19. utgoing connection with Remote service HTTP TEP 50 Remote address Wwe agnitum cam Outpost Firewall should Allow all activities for this application Block all activities for this application Create rules using preset Internet Explorer Allow Once Block Once It shows you the application Internet Explorer in this example whether the app wants to send or receive data the type of service the app is attempting to establish and the address the data is about to go to or be received from You are then given the following choices Allow all activities for this application For applications you trust completely The application is then included in the Trusted applications list See Options menu Applications tab Initial Options 12 Block all activities for this application For applications you know should not to have network access The application is included in the Blocked applications list See Options menu Applications tab Create rule using preset For applications you trust or distrust about the same as another app you have already set rules for The application will be included in the Partially allowed applications list See Options menu Applications tab Allow Once For applications you are doubtful of The next time this application tries to establish a network connection the same warning is displayed No rule is created for the application Block Once For applic
20. ve Z230Link 22 Pads zE Modit 3Fad22E pe aL Default ads ads Wade anim chek net cor het on com Teklama Wwebconnect net OK Cancel Apply Ensure the Enable HTML ad string blocking checkbox is checked To add an address to the list of ad servers enter it in the field above the list and click the Add button To edit an address select it on the list then edit it in the field above the list and click the Modify button To delete an address select it and click the Remove button The Default button restores the list to what it was when Outpost was first installed Advanced Settings 25 To prohibit ads of specific sizes click the Image Size tab to get this dialog HTML Sting Image Size M Enable blocking by image size Any graphics or advertising image that matches the size you enter Will be blocked by Outpost Firewall before the web page is displayed width 100 Height 100 Remove 468 x ED adi 470 x BO Hoi ll 234 x BU This dialog works similarly to the previous Note Blocking ads by image size blocks the display of all images having the specified sizes that are links i e within lt a tags whether they are linked to another site or a page within the web site Advanced Settings 26 Content Blocking Outpost can block specific web sites as well as any web page that contains a word or phrase you specify To have Outpost block objectionable content
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