What Is The Best Firewall?

[Lincoln-Imp]

I have used a few but i was just wondering could someone please tell me which firewall they think is the best to use

[shn]

An unplugged computer is your only line of defense.

[Vargas]

Originally posted by Lincoln-Imp@27 July 2004 - 16:28
I have used a few but i was just wondering could someone please tell me which firewall they think is the best to use
well the only good firewall is one that you know how to configure :P
i like tiny/kerio myself
Kerio free version (ftp://ftp.freenet.de/pub/filepilot/windows/security/firewalls/kerio-pf-2.1.5-en-win.exe)

[Filliz]

sygate pro :01:

[Monkeee]

i'm currently using Zone Alarm and its been doing fine for me :01: :01:

[Rip The Jacker]

Try a few of the most popular firewalls, and keep the one you like best.


/Me likes Sygate Personal Firewall.

[Lincoln-Imp]

Originally posted by Filliz@27 July 2004 - 22:05
sygate pro :01:
Ive got sygate but it says my trial is over and i have to enter in all my details and serial number. Is it safe to put in my name and all the other stuff?

[abu_has_the_power]

1. router
2. sygate vs zonealarm

[Aaron_T]

Zonealarm :)

[manker]

Originally posted by Lincoln&#045;Imp+27 July 2004 - 23:43--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lincoln-Imp @ 27 July 2004 - 23:43)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Filliz@27 July 2004 - 22:05
sygate pro :01:
Ive got sygate but it says my trial is over and i have to enter in all my details and serial number. Is it safe to put in my name and all the other stuff? [/b][/quote]
Have you bought it? If not then maybe it is best not to put your name in.

If you are comfortable with Sygate and find it fits your needs, then stick with it. You can always find the means to register it with your preferred p2p - if you haven&#39;t already :)

[iMartin]

ZoneAlarm seem so..."big and bulky" too much GUI and crap, a lot of configuration stuff you really don&#39;t need. I like Sygate myself, small, compact, and it keeps that "professional" look to it. Look around and try what you want.

[Izagaia]

I took some advice Shn gave me awhile back- bought a wireless router for a new system I just purchased (50 dollars U.S.) and enabled WEP and set it to 128-bit encryption.

Software-wise, my personal preference lies in Symantec Client Security v2. Includes the client firewall and client antivirus v9 as well as the means to launch and administer those applications across your entire network.

[PhEl]

I Use mcafee Firewall 2004 it works fine and it runs as a background program that only alers you when programs want to use the internet :music1:

[zapjb]

Oh crap. It should be obvious. Sygate personal or pro. :01:

[tesco]

Originally posted by PhEl@27 July 2004 - 21:28
I Use mcafee Firewall 2004 it works fine and it runs as a background program that only alers you when programs want to use the internet :music1:
theyall do that. :rolleyes:

:P

[supersonic]

Sygate is the best indeed, but if it didn&#39;t workout, try Agnitum free or pro.
If u r not a control freak and don&#39;t want the fuss, just use Sygate.

[Lincoln-Imp]

Originally posted by supersonic@28 July 2004 - 04:46
Sygate is the best indeed, but if it didn&#39;t workout, try Agnitum free or pro.
If u r not a control freak and don&#39;t want the fuss, just use Sygate.
Is the Agnitum free firewall very good because i read on a website that "The FREE version of Outpost Firewall offers a basic protection solution for casual web surfers and low budget systems." Is that all i need though really?

[keyser_soze]

I suppose its really down to what your trying to achieve, if you just want to stop ppl hacking in or programs your not sure about accessing the internet then the free versions will probably do you, but if you have secure work stuff and sensitive data that needs kept on your pc then the paid for versions are a must. ZA free is&#39;nt bad aswell its just the version 5 thats out at the moment needs a bit of fine tuning :rolleyes: I use ZA pro but thats just I&#39;ve used it for some years, its still rated amongst the ppl that know about these things and after using it this long things are&#39;nt as complicated as they first appear.

[Wolfmight]

Zone Alarm Pro.. they&#39;re updates over the past few years have been amazing, I&#39;ve watched as the program has transformed into what it is now of today.

One major thing I like is, it doesnt mess with your DSL connection anymore. That problem was wiped out a few years ago.

[Lincoln-Imp]

Originally posted by Wolfmight@29 July 2004 - 15:36
Zone Alarm Pro.. they&#39;re updates over the past few years have been amazing, I&#39;ve watched as the program has transformed into what it is now of today.

One major thing I like is, it doesnt mess with your DSL connection anymore. That problem was wiped out a few years ago.
When i had zone alarm it used to mess around with my pc abit and when i did uninstall it i couldnt get onto the internet so i had to install it again to be able to go on the net. Will it still do that?

[keyser_soze]

You should be ok m8 it takes most of its shit with it but if you check out the site theres info about how to totally remove the left overs. :)