On the road to Outpost 7.5: SmartDecision technology

This time we'll tell you about a new feature comping up in Outpost 7.5 that will facilitate decision-making when resolving security issues and addressing Outpost program alerts.

Whenever an Outpost-protected PC encounters an unknown (unverified) application, Outpost will ask you to determine how to proceed. It’s sometimes hard to know what the right choice is, so we’ve introduced SmartDecision as a replacement for the old SmartAdvisor to help make this process easier.

One of the key novelties in the new product line, SmartDecision steps in to perform non-signature detection by rating every executable file against a number of criteria and determining its authenticity or potential to cause damage. This technology employs multi-level risk measurements and enables Outpost to provide you with visual guidance as to the best way to proceed (allow or block) along with a corresponding window color – red, yellow or green.

An effective non-signature detection algorithm, SmartDecision is designed to reduce your risk of making the wrong choice without eliminating the flexibility enjoyed by power users. Outpost’s 7.5 SmartDecision technology makes queries more transparent and decision-making more reassuring.

You'll be able to judge for yourself in the next couple of weeks! Keep your eyes open for updates.

Pavel Goryakin
Agnitum