Barikade
Barikade is a Windows Service to close processes running outside allowed directories followed by network connections blocking to prevent the use of legit software to bypass Windows Firewall and download malware.
The latest version (1.4.0) was released in July 2023.
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- No registration required
- No Logs
- Application Blocker
- Access Control
- Firewall
Tags
- windows-hardening
- windows-service
- malware
- wmi
- windivert
- allowlist
- applocker
Barikade News & Activities
Recent activities
TheEmperorArt added Barikade as alternative to EasyFirewall
jdakfkj333 added Barikade as alternative to Minimal Firewall- kiro598 updated Barikade
Barikade information
Developed by
Sidik Hadi KurniadiLicensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Alternatives
14 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
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What is Barikade?
Barikade (in Indonesian) or barricade (in English) is a Windows Service to close background and foreground processes running outside of permitted directories.
It's a sort of allowlist but not an app blocker. Barikade will try to close the process and prevent inbound and outbound network connections if it detects a running process that comes from outside the permitted directories.
It can prevent the use of legit software to bypass Windows Firewall and download malware by only allowing applications within AllowedPaths.ini to run and access the network.
You should not use Barikade as the main protection layer for Windows hardening. Use an antivirus, firewall, access control, applocker, etc. to configure Windows security until it is completely safe, then add Barikade if needed.
Barikade uses WinDivert to work, there may be a failure to prevent network connection. So, make sure you use it with caution.
Comments and Reviews
Downloaded from Softpedia. Even though the last version was in 2023, it does not run in Windows 10. Perhaps it has a tricky installation that eludes me.