"Testmypcsecurity.com" Provides First Independent, User Driven Testing Resource to Let Users Assess the Effectiveness of Their Desktop Security Solutions
Mar 20th, 21:04 UTC
Testing Resource is Part of Comodo's Trusted Internet initiative to secure PCs for free for all online users
Jersey City, NJ (March 19, 2008) - Today, Comodo, a leading security company, announced the launch of a
new website that will house one of the largest collections of computer security tests anywhere. 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was created in response to user dissatisfaction with the current state of desktop security testing which often post outdated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 Comodo
The 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.
(Submitted by Comodo Group of Comodo Trustix Ltd)
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