Alien IP   
http://armcode.com

Alien IP is trace routing software that resolves domain names, pings IP addresses, and shows the location of remote hosts on the world map. It supplies detailed information about remote domains, email senders and web site visitors. Alien IP has a clear and straightforward interface that provides an abundance of information about remote domains that connect to your system. In the broadband world of today with the large number of site visitors daily, it is sometimes difficult to track down every domain that connects to your system. Often, however, there is a need to do so. In those cases, Alien IP can track the geographical location and show it on the map. The program will help you pin down unwanted domains so their access to the user system can be blocked. For instance, if you market a product on the Internet, knowing the nationality of the lead can help you make a more targeted campaign. The new version of the program also offers much more than just showing a domain's location. It allows you to process web logs, ping remote addresses, and trace the route to their exact location. The ability to quickly trace a domain can also help to stem the leak of important personal information. And we kept the program interface clear and simple so it doesn't bog down the user. The detailed world map, toolbar and a status bar are the key elements of the interface, providing access to all program features. To start tracing the route to a domain, the user just pastes the name or IP address into a drop-down box on the tool bar and clicks on the "go" button. Alien IP v2.0 Features at a Glance: - Trace routes and ping domains by name and IP address; - Resolve domain names, IP ranges and address lists from files; - Translate IP address into alternative numerical notations; - Calculate IP ranges and subnets; - Display domain location and coordinates.

GeoBlock   
http://www.tometasoftware.com

GeoBlock filters all traffic from the client to your web-server based on locations that you select. You can even block locations all the way down to the state and city level! It is a fact that most hack attempts come from certain areas and countries. Stop them before they start and protect your site with GeoBlock! How does it work? In terms of its implementation model and technical approach, GeoBlock is unique and has no competitors. Utilizing the Tometa WhereIs web service for updates GeoBlock keeps a constant and updated database of every IP on the internet and the location for that IP. So for example if you block China from accessing your server the entire country will not be able to access it ever! GeoBlock improves the effectiveness and productivity of security pros and their servers, reduces the costs associated with system security and operations, leaves bandwidth open for real users of your site and bottom line just makes servers run faster. At Tometa we have never made a sale to certain areas of the globe but were constantly bombarded with attempts to hack our site and download our software for cracking. After installing GeoBlock we saw an 85% reduction in bad traffic and a huge increase in sales as our site responded faster to real customers! GeoBlock is indispensable to reducing exposure to external security threats AND your sales. The best part about GeoBlock is the simplicity. You do not have a new tool to learn. GeoBlock integrates directly with the property pages of Internet sites in IIS and within a few clicks you can be up and running. GeoBlock gateway security single-handedly addresses the risks associated with systems publicly accessible to the Internet, effectively manages and controls Internet serving, helps to provide increased levels of employee productivity, reduced network bandwidth requirements, and the mitigation of potential legal liability relating to having your customer data stolen. Enable a secure e-business today!