virus and malwares

[waters]

Does the anti-executable component protect against virus and malwares

[Coldmoon]

Yes, but remember it is just one component in the overall strategy...

[waters]

Thanks ,but how good is that component.Would it stop more or less than the anti virus.How does it compare to AppGuard and others.

[Coldmoon]

It is a simplified approach with the following settings only:

1. Allow programs to do as they will
2. Trust only know services
3. Trust only known exe's

It works by restricting access as described above with the highest setting being #3. You cannot allow anything and there are no rules to write.

Also note that comparing it to a traditional HIPS solution is not appropriate as it is not designed to be a stand-alone HIPS solution; rather it is a component part of the whole in a vertical, layered security approach.

You could think of it as putting an angry dog in front of your door after locking the door...

Mike