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Comodo Internet Security

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Introduction To Comodo Internet Security
  • Introduction To Comodo Internet Security
    • Special Features
    • System Requirements
    • Installation
      • CIS Premium – Installation
      • CIS Pro - Installation And Activation
      • CIS Complete - Installation And Activation
      • Activating CIS Pro/Complete Services After Installation
        • Activating Your License
        • Activating Your Guarantee Coverage
        • Renewal Or Upgrading Your License
    • Starting Comodo Internet Security
    • The Main Interface
      • The Home Screen
      • The Tasks Interface
      • The Widget
      • The System Tray Icon
    • Understanding Security Alerts
  • General Tasks – Introduction
    • Scan And Clean Your Computer
      • Run A Quick Scan
      • Run A Full Computer Scan
      • Run A Rating Scan
      • Run A Custom Scan
        • Scan A Folder
        • Scan A File
        • Create, Schedule And Run A Custom Scan
    • Instantly Scan Files And Folders
    • Processing Infected Files
    • Manage Virus Database And Program Updates
    • Manage Quarantined Items
    • View CIS Logs
      • Antivirus Logs
        • Filtering Antivirus Logs
      • Firewall Logs
        • Filtering Firewall Logs
      • Defense+ Logs
        • Filtering Defense+ Logs
      • Alerts Logs
        • Filtering Alerts Displayed Logs
      • Tasks
        • Filtering Tasks Launched Logs
      • Configuration Changes
        • Filtering Configuration Changes Logs
    • Manage CIS Tasks
    • View Active Internet Connections
    • View Active Process List
  • Firewall Tasks – Introduction
    • Allow Or Block Internet Access To Applications Selectively
    • Stealth Your Computer Ports
    • Manage Network Connections
    • Stop All Network Activities
    • Advanced Firewall Settings
  • Sandbox Tasks – Introduction
    • The Virtual Kiosk
      • Starting The Virtual Kiosk
      • The Main Interface
      • Running Browsers Inside The Virtual Kiosk
      • Opening Files And Running Applications Inside The Virtual Kiosk
      • Configuring The Virtual Kiosk
      • Closing The Virtual Kiosk
    • Run An Application In The Sandbox
    • Reset The Sandbox
  • Advanced Tasks – Introduction
    • Create A Rescue Disk
      • Downloading And Burning Comodo Rescue Disk
    • Remove Deeply Hidden Malware
    • Submit Files
    • Identify And Kill Unsafe Running Processes
  • Advanced Settings
    • General Settings
      • Customize User Interface
      • Configure Program And Virus Database Updates
      • Log Settings
      • Manage CIS Configurations
        • Comodo Preset Configurations
        • Importing/Exporting And Managing Personal Configurations
    • Security Settings
      • Antivirus Settings
        • Real-time Scanner Settings
        • Scan Profiles
        • Exclusions
      • Defense+ Settings
        • HIPS Behaviour Settings
        • Active HIPS Rules
        • HIPS Rule Sets
        • Protected Objects
          • Protected Files
          • Blocked Files
          • Protected Registry Keys
          • Protected COM Interfaces
        • Behavior Blocker
          • The Sandbox - An Overview
            • Unknown Files - The Auto - Sandboxing And Scanning Processes
        • Configure The Sandbox
      • Firewall Settings
        • Firewall Behavior Settings
        • Application Rules
        • Global Rules
        • Firewall Rule Sets
        • Network Zones
          • Network Zones
          • Blocked Zones
        • Port Sets
      • Manage File Rating
        • File Rating Settings
        • Trusted Files
        • Unrecognized Files
        • Submitted Files
        • Trusted Vendors List
  • Comodo GeekBuddy
    • Overview Of Services
    • Activation Of Service
    • Launching The Client And Using The Service
    • Accepting Remote Desktop Requests
    • Chat History
    • Using Issue Tracker
    • Uninstalling Comodo GeekBuddy
  • TrustConnect Overview
  • Comodo Dragon
  • Comodo BackUp
  • Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
    • Enabling / Disabling Security Components Easily
    • Setting Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Blocking Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
    • Setting Up The HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Setting Up The Behavior Blocker For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Password Protect Your CIS Settings
    • Reset Forgotten Password (Advanced)
    • Running An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
    • Creating An Antivirus Scanning Schedule
    • Running Untrusted Programs Inside Sandbox
    • Running Browsers Inside Sandbox
    • Running Untrusted Programs Inside Virtual Kiosk
    • Running Browsers Inside The Virtual Kiosk
    • Restoring Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)
    • Submitting Quarantined Items To Comodo For Analysis
    • Enabling File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
    • Blocking Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
    • Disabling Behavior Blocker And Auto-Sandboxing On A Per-application Basis
    • Switching Between Complete CIS Suite And Individual Components (just AV Or FW)
    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus And Software Updates
    • Suppressing CIS Alerts Temporarily While Playing Games
    • Renewing Your License
  • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Router - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Windows XP - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Windows 7 / Vista - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Appendix 3 - Glossary Of Terms
  • About Comodo Security Solutions

Introduction to Comodo Internet Security


Overview

Comodo Internet Security 6.3 offers 360° protection against internal and external threats by combining a powerful antivirus, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall and an advanced host intrusion prevention system called Defense+.


When used individually, each of the Antivirus, Firewall and Defense+ components delivers superior protection against their specific threat challenge. When used together as a full suite they provide a complete 'prevention, detection and cure' security system for your computer.





CIS is available in Premium (free), Pro and Complete editions. While the core CIS software is identical for all three versions, the Pro and Complete packages each offer a range of additional services. The software is designed to be secure 'out of the box' - so even the most inexperienced users need not have to deal with complex configuration issues after installation.


Comodo Internet Security - Key Features:

  • Antivirus - Proactive antivirus engine that automatically detects and eliminates viruses, worms and other malware. Apart from the powerful on-demand, on-access and scheduled scan capabilities, CIS 6.3 users can now simply drag-and-drop items onto the home screen to run an instant virus scan.
  • Firewall – Highly configurable packet filtering firewall that constantly defends your system from inbound and outbound Internet attacks.
  • Defense+ - A collection of prevention based security technologies designed to preserve the integrity, security and privacy of your operating system and user data.
    • Behavior Blocker – Authenticates every executable and process running on your computer and prevents them from taking actions that could harm your computer. Unrecognized processes and applications will be auto-sandboxed and run under a set of restrictions so they cannot harm your computer. This gives untrusted (but harmless) applications the freedom to operate whilst untrusted (and potentially malicious) applications are prevented from damaging your PC or data.

    • Host Intrusion Protection (HIPS) - A rules-based intrusion prevention system that monitors the activities of all applications and processes on your computer. HIPS blocks the activities of malicious programs by halting any action that could cause damage to your operating system, system-memory, registry keys or personal data.

  • Virtual Kiosk – New to CIS 6.0 and above versions, the Virtual Kiosk is a sandboxed operating environment inside of which you can run programs and browse the Internet without fear that those activities will damage your real computer. Featuring a virtual keyboard to thwart key-loggers, home users will find the kiosk is ideally suited to sensitive tasks like online banking. Advanced users will appreciate the ability to run beta-software in an environment that will not upset the stability or file structure of their production systems
  • Rescue Disk – Built-in wizard that allows you to burn a boot-disk which will run antivirus scans in a pre-Windows / pre-boot environment.
  • Additional Utilities – The advanced tasks section contains links that allow you to install other, free, Comodo security products – including Comodo Cleaning Essentials and KillSwitch.
  • Comodo Dragon - Fast and versatile Internet Browser based on Chromium, infused with Comodo's unparalleled level of Security.
  • GeekBuddy - 24x7 online support service in which Comodo technicians are ready to deal with any computer issues you may have over an instant messenger style interface.
  • Secure Wireless Internet Connectivity (Complete version only) - TrustConnect makes surfing the web safe from any public Wi-Fi location
  • Comodo Guarantee (Pro and Complete versions only) - If your computer becomes damaged as a result of malware and Comodo support services cannot return it to a working condition then well pay the costs of getting it repaired. Please see the End User License Agreement for full details.
  • Online BackUp (Complete version only) - Back-up your important data to Comodo's highly secure servers. Data is encrypted and can accessed only by the user from any Internet connected computer in the world (10GB storage space)

Guide Structure


This introduction is intended to provide an overview of the basics of Comodo Internet Security and should be of interest to all users.
  • Introduction
  • Special Features
  • System Requirements
  • Installation
  • CIS Premium – Installation
  • CIS Pro - Installation And Activation
  • CIS Complete - Installation And Activation
  • Activating CIS Pro/Complete Services After Installation
  • Starting Comodo Internet Security
  • The Main Interface
  • Understanding Alerts
The next four sections of the guide cover every aspect of the configuration of Comodo Internet Security. 
  • General Tasks – Introduction
  • Scan And Clean Your Computer
  • Run A Quick Scan
  • Run A Full Computer Scan
  • Run A Rating Scan
  • Run A Custom Scan
  • Instantly Scan Files and Folders
  • Processing Infected Files
  • Manage Virus Database and Program Updates
  • Manage Quarantined Items
  • View CIS Logs
  • Manage CIS Tasks  
  • View Active Internet Connections

  • Firewall Tasks – Introduction
  • Allow Or Block Internet Access To Applications Selectively
  • Stealth Your Computer Ports
  • Manage Network Connections
  • Stop All Network Activities
  • Advanced Firewall Settings
  • Sandbox Tasks – An Introduction
  • The Virtual Kiosk
  • Starting the Virtual Kiosk
  • The Main Interface
  • Running Browser Inside the Virtual Kiosk
  • Opening Files and Running Applications inside Virtual Kiosk
  • Configuring the Virtual Kiosk
  • Closing the Virtual Kiosk
  • Run An Application In the Sandbox
  • Reset the Sandbox 
  • Advanced Tasks – An Introduction
  • Create A Rescue Disk
  • Downloading And Burning Comodo Rescue Disk
  • Remove Deeply Hidden Malware
  • Submit Files
       
    • Identify and Kill  Unsafe Running Processes
  • Advanced Settings
  • General Settings
  • Customize User Interface
  • Configure Program And Virus Database Updates
  • Log Settings
  • Manage CIS Configurations
  • Security Settings
  • Antivirus Settings
  • Real-time Scanner Settings
  • Scan Profiles
  • Exclusions
  • Defense+ Settings
  • HIPS Behavior Settings
  • Active HIPS Rules
  • HIPS Rule Sets
  • Protected Objects
  • Behavior Blocker
  • The Sandbox - An Overview
  • Unknown Files: The Sand-boxing and Scanning Processes
  • Configure the Sandbox
  • Firewall Settings
  • Firewall Behavior Settings
  • Application Rules
  • Global Rules
  • Firewall Rule Sets
  • Network Zones
  • Port Sets
  • Manage File Rating
  • File Rating Settings
  • Trusted Files
  • Unrecognized Files
  • Submitted Files
  • Trusted Vendors List
     The final sections contain configuration and technical help for GeekBuddy and TrustConnect.
    • Comodo GeekBuddy
    • Overview of Services
    • Activation of Service
    • Launching the Client and Using the Service   
    • Accepting Remote Desktop Requests  
    • Chat History  
    • Using Issue Tracker
    • Uninstalling Comodo GeekBuddy
    • TrustConnect Overview
    • Comodo Dragon
    • Comodo Backup
    • Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
    • Enabling / Disabling AV, Firewall and Auto-Sandbox Easily

    • Setting up the Firewall For Maximum Security and Usability

    • Blocking Internet Access while Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access

    • Setting up the hips for maximum security and usability

    • Setting up the Behavior Blocker for Maximum Security and Usability

    • Password Protect Your CIS Settings

    • Reset Forgotten Password (Advanced)

    • Running an Instant Antivirus Scan on Selected Items

    • Creating an Antivirus Scanning Schedule

    • Running Untrusted Programs In the Sandbox

    • Running Browsers inside Sandbox

    • Running Untrusted Programs Inside Virtual Kiosk

    • Running Browsers Inside the Virtual Kiosk

    • Restoring Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)

    • Submitting Quarantined Items to Comodo for Analysis

    • Enabling File Sharing Applications like BitTorrent and Emule

    • Blocking any Downloads of a Specific File Type

    • Disabling Behavior Blocker and Auto-Sandboxing on a per-application basis

    • Switching Between Complete CIS Suite and Individual Components (just AV or FW)

    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus and Software Updates

    • Suppressing CIS Alerts Temporarily while Playing Games

    • Renewing or upgrading your License

    • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Appendix 3 - Glossary of Terms
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