Security Tools

GFI LANguard S.E.L.M. performs event log based intrusion detection and network-wide event log management. It archives & analyses the event logs of all network machines and alerts you in real time to security issues, attacks and other critical events. GFI LANguard S.E.L.M. s intelligent analysis means you do not need to be an Event Guru to be able to: Monitor users attempting to access secured shares and confidential files; Monitor critical servers and create alerts for specific events and conditions occurring on your network; Back up and clear event logs automatically on remote machines; Detect attacks using local user accounts; and much more!

WebCam Monitor is a video surveillance system, that works with your webcam device and allows you to monitor your home/office from a remote location. It features motion and noise detection, and can automatically trigger alerts if either is detected. Alert options include sound, email message, and screen flashing. You can monitor up to 4 cameras/microphones simultaneously, configure schedules to start/stop recording automatically, and more. Additional features include video streaming, FTP upload, and detailed log.

Docsvault Professional is a document management software that enables you to store all your important documents in a central repository, organize them into cabinets and folders, track changes via audit trails and version history, burn selected documents to CD/DVD and more. You can import paper documents directly from your scanner and automatically convert the scanned document to PDF, TIFF or other digital formats. Other features include a built-in task manager with reminders and linked documents, integrated document search engine, backup/restore, tabbed interface and automatic file versioning. Docsvault Professional also comes with a PDF printer driver that allows you to convert any document to PDF via the standard print command.

MyUSBonly enables you to restrict the use of USB storage devices on your computer. You can create a white-list of allowed devices by inserting them, and allowing MyUSBonly to detect and save them as trusted devices. All other storage devices will be immediately disconnected. You can also choose to receive an email message whenever an unauthorized device is connected or disconnected, and review a log of all devices that have been used on your PC.

Folder Lock is an easy to use tool to create a password protected folder, that you can use to store all your sensitive files and documents. The folder is completely hidden while it is locked, and the files and folders contained in the Locker are unaccessible from Windows Explorer or even DOS mode. The program is very easy to use, it offers a simplistic interface that lets you unlock/lock and open the protected folder, and then simply drag new files into the Locker. Folder Lock offers 3 different protection methods (lock, scramble and 256-bit Blowfish encryption). You don`t have to keep folder lock running all the time in order to keep your files protected, just launch it when you need to gain access to your protected area or want to add new files. The program is completely self-contained, and you can use it to protect removable drives (e.g USB drives) and transfer data securely from one location to another without the need to install any software. Additional features include file shredding, stealth mode, hack attempt monitoring and more.

DriveSentry is a firewall for your hard drive(s) and removable storage devices that allows you to control which programs can have access to your drives. You can create application specific rules that control the file types, folders and registry keys that the application can access. If any other program tries to access your protected files, you will be prompted with a warning and have the option to allow or block the action. DriveSentry is not designed to replace your anti-virus or anti-spyware software, but to compliment them by providing additional protection that can help you detect newly emerging threats. In addition to folders and files, DriveSentry can protect various system settings, Internet settings and startup programs. The program also includes an online advisor that can retrieve user recommendations on a specific program from a growing online database as well as a malware scanner.

Identity Finder enables you to locate personally identifiable information on your computer, including social security and credit card numbers, bank account numbers, birth dates, phone numbers and more. This information can accumulate over time, and you may not even be aware that some of your old documents or emails contain personal information. Identity Finder allows you to locate the items and gives you a choice to either securely delete or encrypt them. By using proprietary search algorithms to uncover multiple variations of specific types of private information the program discovers many identity matches automatically and without requiring you to enter any information. You can also enter specific personal information that you want the program to search for and it will try to discover the data using various formats. Identity Finder searches your entire computer, including browser storage areas, cookies, messenger logs, Office documents, the Windows Registry and other locations.

Public PC Desktop enables you to lock your PC to a level that it can be used as a public access terminal, allowing users access to certain program, but disabling all other functionalities. You can create a list of users and passwords and set restrictions for keyboard keys, Internet Explorer options, website restrictions and more. While the PC is in kiosk mode, the desktop will be empty, except for shortcut to programs or websites that you have specifically selected. Public PC Desktop can unlock your PC with a username and password and/or with a time code, which you can generate from within the program and allows the user to operate the PC for a limited number of minutes.

Cryptainer PE enables you to create a secure container on your PC, using powerful 256/448 bit strong encryption - without changing the way you work. The software creates new virtual drive letter(s), and all files that are added to this drive are encrypted on-the-fly. You can also create a secure storage container on any media including external and removable drives (e.g. USB drives, CD etc). The drive letter is accessible through Windows Explorer just like any other drive - as long as you are logged into the Cryptainer PE interface. If the program is terminated, the files in the secure drive are no longer accessible to other users - you can access them at any time by logging in with your password. Using this method, you can automatically keep a secure area, that can only be accessed by you, without having to encrypt individual files manually - just login once. In addition, Cryptainer PE allows you to send files with encrypted email messages, using self-decrypting EXE attachments that do not require any software to be installed by the recipient.

AceSpy is a computer activity monitoring solution, that enables you to keep track of everything that is done on your computer, including emails that were sent, web sites visited, chat conversations (AOL, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo! and AIM), as well as keystrokes, passwords and more. In addition, the program can take screen captures of the desktop activity and automatically email them along with a report to a specified email address for remote monitoring. Furthermore, AceSpy can also block specific web sites or programs, so that they cannot be accessed at all, or block web content based on specific keywords. Other features include support for remote web cam surveillance, instant SMS or email alerts, and more. The trial has a time limit of 30 minutes per session.

Dekart Logon enables you to protect access to notebook and desktop computers by requiring a secret key, stored on a removable USB drive, smart card or USB token and adds and additional level of authentication and convenience to the standard Windows logon procedure. If the USB drive is inserted with the proper password key, the system will automatically log you on, without the need to type any username and password. In addition, you can also make the USB key a requirement and specify an additional password (3 level security), so that logon to the system is only possible if the proper key is present. The choice of these two methods makes the product useful not only for security concerned users, but also for people that want to make the login process faster, without leaving the system unprotected. Whenever you temporarily leave the computer, you can temporarily lock the computer by simply removing the USB key. Dekart Logon can optionally work in combination with biometric devices.

System Safety Monitor monitors all running processes and operating system activity in real-time, and allows you to control exactly what is happening on your PC. This requires however that you will need advanced knowledge of your system, and be able to properly recognize operating system processes by name, and decide whether to allow or disallow the action. You can specify how the program should act on the same action in the future by allowing the process, and optionally restricting the parent process. Furthermore the program can monitor and track registry changes, system file and startup changes, drivers and services state and more. System Safety Monitor cannot recognize any malicious activity on it`s own, but depends on your judgment. It is therefore essential that you have the knowledge and experience (and patience) to identify any harmful actions when prompted.

Zemana AntiLogger protects your system from keyloggers and other malware with the intent to steal your personal information. Rather than relying on signature updates to recognize known malware, the program uses proactive analysis to detect potential threats based on their behavior. Zemana AntiLogger can detect keystroke logging, webcam logging, screen logging, clipboard logging and other activities that may pose a risk to your privacy. Since many applications use these techniques for legitimate functionality (e.g screen capture and hotkeys), you can automatically create rules to allow these programs. Other features include system component protection, detailed logging, quarantine and more.

iNet Protector allows you to restrict web access in different ways. You can chose to completely disable it, unless a proper password is entered, or set a schedule that restricts access based on specified time frames each day. In addition, you can also set a countdown timer, so that the connection will be disabled after a set time limit has run out. The program does only block common Internet ports protocols - we could not use a browser or email, but ping or traceroute without restrictions.

Universal Shield is a file protection and encryption tool, that enables you to encrypt or hide files, folders, drives and set additional access rules for each item. It offers 9 encryption algorithms including Blowfish, Triple-DES, Rijndael and others to choose from and a wizard can guide you through each protection project. Additional features include an option to configure Trusted Processes (programs that will always be able to access protected files), hiding files by wildcard (e.g *.mpeg) and a few option to limit access to system folders. You can quickly toggle the protection for all objects by clicking the Unlock button in the (password protected) interface.

Secure Disk enables you to encrypt the content of local or removable USB/Flash disks. It uses 256-bit AES encryption at the physical sector level to protect your data from unauthorized access. The program works at the operating system level and constantly encrypts/decrypts your data as it is accessed, so even if the drive is removed, your data remains encrypted an inaccessible without the proper passwords. While working on the computer where Secure Disk is installed, you can access the encrypted drive(s) and files just as you would on any other drive, as long as you are logged in from the Secure Disk control panel.

Secure IT is an easy to use file encryption program that protects all your files and folders using 448bit strong Blowfish encryption or AES encryption. You can encrypt any type of file (documents, movies, pictures etc.) and also create self-decrypting EXE files that can be sent as email attachment and the recipient does not need to install any software in order to decrypt it. Secure IT also includes a secure file shredder that lets you delete files beyond recovery. The program is easy to use and offers step-by-step wizards to encrypt and decrypt your files.

Encrypted Magic Folders enables you to hide selected folders, and in addition automatically encrypt the content for additional protection. The folder content is decrypted transparently as you use the files, all you need to do is enter your password once to unhide all folders. The additional encryption of the files has the benefit that your files are completely secure, even if your computer is stolen and Encrypted Magic Folders removed. An additional option allows you to scramble the file names as well, so even if someone could find the (encrypted files), the file names would not give any clue as to their nature or content. To quickly hide all your files, you can simply click on a tray icon. As a bonus, the program also includes Password Magic, a secure, but basic password manager.

Security Task Manager is an enhanced task manager, that provides advanced information about programs and processes running on the computer. It displays all the standard information, including file name, directory path, description, CPU usage etc. as well as a unique security risk rating. The security risk rating is based on an analysis that takes takes different aspects of the process into consideration, and indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. This indicator is purely based on generic analysis, and does not use any signature files, so it is open to interpretation by the (advanced) user. Security Task Manager also displays the start time, the icon of the process, hidden functions and more. It can recognize virtual driver software, services and also BHOs or processes hidden from the Windows task manager. You can choose to terminate any process, delete it, or alternately quarantine it, which will disable it from running again without actually deleting it. Additional information is provided via context sensitive Google results, and you can customize risk ratings by adding your own comments. Overall, a very useful TaskManager for novice and advanced users alike, that provides many unique features.

Returnil Virtual System enables you to run a temporary copy of your operating system in RAM, and automatically undo all changes made to your system partition once you reboot the computer. The program allows you to install and test new software or system configurations and then simply reboot to restore your original system. Any files that you want to save permanently while the protection is active, should be saved on a separate partition or drive - otherwise they will be lost after reboot. Returnil Virtual System can be activated from the system tray and requires a reboot in order to start protection mode. The program can also be used for temporary Internet privacy as all Internet traces are lost as well after rebooting the PC

Program Protector allows you to password protect selected programs, so that a dialog will prompt for the proper password before the program can be run. You can password protect any Windows application by simply dragging the EXE file or a shortcut into the application interface. The protection cannot be bypassed, even if the executable is renamed. The program can also log all access to protected programs, and allows you to customize the password dialog. Program Protector modifies the executable of the program(s) it protects, so it does not need to be running (or even installed) after the password has been set.

Atelier Web Firewall Tester is a tool for probing Personal Firewall software strengths against outbound connection attempts from unauthorized programs. It is intended to help you tweak your existing Personal Firewall software for improved protection or make a rational choice of a PF within the available alternatives in the market-place. Atelier Web Firewall Tester offers 6 different tests, each of them establishes a HTTP connection and attempts to download a web page. Since test results are based on theoretical threats and will vary based on individual settings and user security preferences, we did not assign a rating to this product.

Folder Security Personal allows you to hide and lock folders and files. You can choose to hide them completely or restrict access by making them read-only ,thereby preventing modification or deletion by other users or programs. The program can also lock local hard disks as well as Floppy drives, CDrom drives and removable disks and supports FAT/FAT32/NTFS. Additional features include support for special folders (My Documents, Send To etc.) and password protected interface. In addition, the program includes features to repair and prevent malicious changes to Internet Explorer.

DirMonitor allows you to monitor selected folders, processes and files for changes (creation, deletion or modification), and to watch for the creation of specified files. If a change is logged, you will be notified with a system tray message and an option to automatically run a program (trigger event). You can specify monitoring options for each item independently, monitor folder structures recursively, and apply additional filters to exclude certain files from the monitoring. In addition, the program offers to automatically backup the monitored files and keeps a detailed log of all changes. Other features include password protection, Rijndael and Blowfish encryption and more.

lockngo enables you to protect the information stored on USB keys, removable hard drives and SmartMedia cards etc. The program is not installed on your PC, but directly copied onto the removable media - once you run it, it allows you to set a password for the media and then encrypts and locks the content, so that it can only be accessed with the proper password. When you insert the protected media, all you can see is the lockngo executable, once you run it and enter the proper password, it will reveal the content.

AbuseShield adds an additional security layer to your system by monitoring all programs and executables, and blocking any application that has not been approved previously. AbuseShield is not a firewall, and it is not an anti-virus program - it is strictly based on executable files and running processes. An experienced user can use it to detect potential malware of just about any type. You can use AbuseShield to create rules that approve all or selected programs that are currently installed on your computer, and it will block all unknown processes and wait for your approval. A detailed process analyzer allows you to inspect every program that is currently running, view the latest activity, and create new rules. Other features include remote administration, check sum verification of files and more. AbuseShield should only be used by experienced users that feel comfortable to identify and restrict Windows processes, as the program itself cannot detect or identify any malware.

Hide My Folders enables you to hide selected folders or files, so that they can only be seen after they have been unlocked with a master password. The program prevents hiding of system files, so that you cannot accidentally lock your system by hiding vital system files, and also includes an option to extend file/folder hiding into Safe Mode.

EmailSupervisor monitors all outgoing emails from your computer and alerts you whenever an unauthorized or unknown program is trying to send an email in the background. The program can detect any email client that uses the SMTP protocol, therefore it will virtually detect any email that is sent, regardless of the email software that is used. It offers rules that allow you to authorize specific email clients and/or recipients, as well as attachment types. EmailSupervisor can warn you and prompt for action whenever an unauthorized email is intercepted, or automatically block and log them based on your rules.

Unlogger is a simple tool that can help prevent many keyloggers from doing their job by blocking common keyboard hooks, a method that is used by many (but not all) keyloggers. (This method is also used by many legitimate products that use keyboard hotkeys for various uses; these hotkeys may no longer work while Unlogger is runing.) Unlogger claims to prevent all keylogers from operating, we found this to be inacurate, as it does not detect programs that use proprietary drivers to do their keylogging. It does however prevent the majority of common keyloggers.