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downhill
12-19-01, 08:09 PM
This hasn't been done for a while.....
List your favorite software firewall and why?
Zonealarm, cuz it's free. ;)
ZoneAlarm, cause it's free, easy, and it has a big red STOP button :)
Oh, and it works !!
damaged
12-19-01, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by Norm
ZoneAlarm, cause it's free, easy, and it has a big red STOP button :)
Oh, and it works !!
I second this statement.
lord_yuri
12-19-01, 08:53 PM
black ice defender hands down. I found zone alarm to be to weak for my taste and black ice uses less resourses.
Juggernaut
12-19-01, 11:51 PM
lord_yuri, do you realize that BlackIce doesn't block outgoing traffic, only incoming traffic? So anything trying to access the internet, BI doesn't monitor...it only monitors things trying to get in. ZoneAlarm however monitors both ways.
Tiny is my favourite hands down. It's free and provides great protection if you know rulesets.
master7
12-19-01, 11:53 PM
My friend's Linux firewall/proxy.
MousePotato
12-20-01, 10:19 AM
BlackIce Defender
because MP said so, and thats the bottom line!
downhill
12-20-01, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by MousePotato
BlackIce Defender
because MP said so, and thats the bottom line!
Who or what is MP? You?
Ok.....so why is BI better? I'd agree that it's easy to use. Still, there is no monitoring of outbound traffic. Not an issue as long as you know your not installing spyware, or gotten infected with something or running warez that try and connect to websites all the time.
I use BID.
lord_yuri, do you realize that BlackIce doesn't block outgoing traffic, only incoming traffic? So anything trying to access the internet, BI doesn't monitor...it only monitors things trying to get in. ZoneAlarm however monitors both ways.
No real need to monitor outgoing traffic if you are certain that nothing has gotten in to begin with! That's what antivirus apps are for! Also, if one never plays with ad supported software. There is absolutely NO WAY I can have suspicious outbound traffic because I am aware of what is inbound, I do not use spyware and I scan all downloads manually as well as all inserted disks/removable media.
Thorazine
12-20-01, 12:47 PM
My Favorite Firewall: Axent Raptor v6.5 (It's now a Symantec product. I'm crossing my fingers that they don't f it up like the At Guard technology.) So far, v6.5.2 was a release that only featured a packaging and documentation "upgrade". :)
My Favorite Personal "Firewall" Port Monitor: BlackIce Defender
It's easy to config. It's not a resource hog. It doesn't matter that outgoing traffic isn't monitored, I don't run adware or IM systems on my network. Nor do I download lots of garbage and install it on my machine(s). My only gripe with BID is that it can only deal with ports and not traffic types. I would really like to see a release that has at least, limited packet type filtering capabillity. But, I'm not bitching, the software is only 40 bucks.
ZoneAlarm, cause it's free, easy, and it has a big red STOP button :)
Oh, and it works !!
I agree. This is what I use.
blue_mosquit0o
12-20-01, 01:58 PM
i like norton firewall 2002 b/c it works great and it doesnt use alot of my recources
Thorazine
BTW, a good free sniffer that can read the BID .enc file is Analyzer.
downhill
12-20-01, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by TonyT
Thorazine
BTW, a good free sniffer that can read the BID .enc file is Analyzer.
Hummm....thanks for the tip, TonyT. :)
*looks at router* I'd say that is my fav "firewall". Use it and ZA, cuz its free, and I can configure it oh-so-easy. Also lets me know when a proggie is trying to access the net.
Originally posted by brembo
*looks at router* I'd say that is my fav "firewall". Use it and ZA, cuz its free, and I can configure it oh-so-easy. Also lets me know when a proggie is trying to access the net.
ZA pro, effective firewall with flexibility to tweak to my liking.
Thorazine
12-21-01, 09:03 AM
TonyT,
Do you have a link for the software?
Thorazine,
You can get a copy form my download (http://www.computerglitch.net/node.php?id=5) section, under packet sniffing. Also a link is provided to the home of analyzer.
regards,
greEd
mnosteele52
12-21-01, 02:08 PM
Norton Internet Security....... more than just a firewall, blocks the annoying ads and pop ups.
guy_de_lusignan
12-21-01, 11:42 PM
I used to use a combination of Norton Internet Security, ZA, and Sygate, but now that I have my SOHOWare BroadGuard router with Stateful Packet Inspection, anti-DoS and NAT, I'll ditch ZA. I still like Sygate's control of outbound traffic, and Norton's ad blocking. I also use The Cleaner and Trojan Shield for trojans (as well as NAV of course). For added security, I never post to discussion groups without passing through an anonymous proxy. Security isn't about any particular product, it's a state of mind. In my case, that's paranoia.:D
drdoug99
12-22-01, 09:32 PM
i use Zone alarm pro. I like it cuz it's free:D
BlackIce all the way!!!
Little resources, very easy to use, not annoying like some other firewalls (ZA). Does its job perfectly, including a trace back of the attacker.
master7
12-27-01, 03:22 PM
BlackIce dosen't stop anything though!
BID with Tiny. They work well togather and do not use alot of resourses. Have been learning Sygate and it looks real promising.
dirtydog
12-29-01, 09:53 PM
Sygate for me ! I love the way they have the logs setup !
BlackIce dosen't stop anything though!
I don't think that statement is true ...
MousePotato
01-02-02, 03:03 PM
Originally posted by master7
BlackIce dosen't stop anything though!
When configured correctly, it blocks all possible attacks.
(but with any firewall, there are exceptions)
Zonealarm Pro cause I got a deal. :)
cobra25
01-03-02, 02:24 AM
norton personal firewall
works as great as any firewall (anyway when i use it)
just close down everything and only open up the things you really need...
Ghosthunter
01-03-02, 08:38 AM
ZoneAlarm Pro, easy to use, and I like knowing which apps want to go out.
I've had great luck w/Sonic Wall products. SPA, and their own IPSec VPN are pretty incredible. Secure; fast; easy to configure, and great monitoring / reporting tools. Pretty $$$ though
chimdogger
01-03-02, 11:32 AM
Brick wall is pretty fire proof. Concrete block works too.
eheh
All kidding aside zonealarm all the way.
yeah I thought the hair color was a nice touch. :p
I still have'nt answered this question....
So, here goes. It sounds like we are talking windows o/s for this topic so.
For my win2k system I use BI and Analyzer (if you can sneek a packet pass my rules you should be cracking somthing more than my system with nothing more than uncompiled software and pictures of pretty ladies).
However my favorite wall is the Cisco PIX 515-R Firewall ( I have only configured the 515 and found it to be straight forward ) though I have seen the 525 in a larger environment but I had no user - system interaction.
regards,
greEd
Hey greEd
Like the colour.. did you get a perm also......lol.... jk pal
Just for the record....I have an SMC Barricade + Tiny + AVG and have seen nothing coming in or out. The SMC is NOT available for a ping on the WAN side. IMHO if they can't see you, they go somewhere else.
Thorazine
01-04-02, 01:18 PM
greED,
I finally got around to looking at your downloads page. Woohoo! nmap for NT, I'd been looking that port for some time. Lots of goodies on that page.
Thanks again :)
Noir Pouvoir
01-06-02, 11:46 AM
Bla Bla Bla Bla....IMHO
if you use Windoze...98/2000
Conseal.. by far is the best!
And it,s not free! You have to spend some coinage!
BUT if your a newbie stick to the easy to use marketed brands...
BlackIce, Zonealarm..stick to the pro versions if possible...
OK Start puking..............OH i might add any firewall can be EXPLOITED.. The more time the user puts in to proper upkeep (upgrades, rules) the better. Exploits change about as many times as U blink...............dot
syncmaster
01-06-02, 07:48 PM
Another vote for norton personal firewall 2000 Ver 2.0
It works great with all the windows NT versions , and does not create problems to other software ..
Its a friendly system utility .
bigswing
01-10-02, 11:07 PM
Have Norton's Personal Firewall 2002. Loaded it in Win 2000 Pro but had problems with my DSL connection. Currently using XP's wall and pretty happy with it. I may go back and load Norton now that I am under XP.
rottyrules1987
10-23-04, 02:46 AM
The following information is stuff i have heard.
First of all zone alarm is weak because the configuration files can be edited remotely this means that you need to password them, along with that.
Norton firewall is hard to setup but i have heard is effective.
No matter how much protection you buy a computer is never secure but it makes it harder for a hacker.
Windows firewall is crap.
YeOldeStonecat
10-23-04, 08:40 AM
sorry to burst your bubble
Notice the date of this thread? Most of the peeps who contributed aren't around anymore to have their bubbles burst. And the answers these days would most likely be quite different.
nichola
11-28-04, 09:33 PM
Armor2net Personal Firewall! :thumb:
http://www.armor2net.com.
Excellent Internet Security protection; zaps the pop-ups; remove the spyware components safely; easy to use; good firewall; many more features.
Notice the date of this thread? Most of the peeps who contributed aren't around anymore to have their bubbles burst. And the answers these days would most likely be quite different.
It is an old thread and I lurke around here often, just don't post much. I switched to Outpost Pro and have had excellent luck with it since version 2.1. There is a great forum with a lot of Outpost savy folks to help you with any problems you might have. That was a big factor in me switching to Outpost.
It is an old thread and I lurke around here often, just don't post much. I switched to Outpost Pro and have had excellent luck with it since version 2.1. There is a great forum with a lot of Outpost savy folks to help you with any problems you might have. That was a big factor in me switching to Outpost.
Dom could have not said it any better!! :thumb:
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