
This is known as the "Rules Wizard" mode, or policy, and is the default behavior for the program.

Outpost Firewall Pro allows the user to specifically define how a PC application connects to the Internet. They are called "Web control" altogether). The product includes also a spyware scanner and monitor, together with pop-up blocker/spyware filter for browsers (Outpost's web surfing security tools include also black-lists for IPs and URLs, unwanted web pages elements filter and ads blocking. Agnitum calls this technology "Component Control" and "Anti-Leak Control" (included into HIPS-based "Host Protection" module). Like most advanced PC firewalls ( ZoneAlarm, Comodo, etc.), Outpost goes beyond monitoring internet traffic and also monitors application behavior in an attempt to stop malicious software covertly infecting Windows systems. Outpost Firewall Pro ( personal firewall) is designed to monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic on Windows machines.
