What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall?

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-05-2007, 06:31 PM

Hey,

Im on a quest (a small one) to find the best firewall I can.

I was using Sygate Personal Firewall Pro but as Symantec took them over, There are no updates.

So What do you think is the best Firewall?

**simpswr** · 08-05-2007, 06:39 PM

Windows

**carsey** · 08-05-2007, 06:41 PM

I dont use a firewall. but Id say Zonealarm or AVG.

Windows firewall is pants, it doesnt stop outgoing data. A bit pathetic, but then again so is windows.

**simpswr** · 08-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Windows Firewall stops more outbound traffic than no firewall! ! !

A while back, I decided to make a decison on firewalls . . I looked back on five years of using first Black Ice, and later, Zone Alarm to recall how many instances where an application tried to use the internet that it was not legit, and I could not think of a single one. . thus I chose to use the SP2 firewall.

I like that it uses very little resources . . that it is on from the time that windows loads ( only important with a "always on" broadband connection).

If your experience is that you often have to deny a program access to the internet, then I would suggest you use Zone Alarm . . if not, then the SP2 firewall is likely all you need. It really depends on your surfing habits

**carsey** · 08-05-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

New York Times
Making Windows More Secure
David Pogue

"Worse, the Windows firewall is only one-way protection. It blocks attacks from the outside, but doesn't stop spyware from sending data out. Smart consumers should opt for a sturdier firewall, like the free and far superior ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs.com)."

http://opinion.zdnet.co.uk/comment/0...9163267,00.htm

http://www.zonealarm.com/store/conte...er/experts.jsp

How can you only call one way protection good??

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-05-2007, 06:55 PM

Hey,

I just do normal browsing and chatting online and doing my website so at the moment im using comodo recommended by Go The Power. Other wise i was using PC Tools Firewall Plus and before that Sygate Personal Firewall Pro.

But as Sygate is taken over by Symantec there are no more updates. So that when
Then it was PC Tools Firewall Plus, which if free to download (Full version) but i also needed a serial to get the premium updates (if you like).
So now on one computer im using Comodo but im not sure how good it is as its 100% free according to the website and no restictions to updates.

So ill looking really.

But Chris seriously you need a firewall man. (If you find anyone on the TSF staff or not that having no firewall in someway is good i will give you £100 SERIOUSLY)

Ooh and they must be telling the truth lol

.

**simpswr** · 08-05-2007, 09:19 PM

[quote=carsey;1016616How can you only call one way protection good??[/QUOTE]

How can you call no firewall good???

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-05-2007, 10:13 PM

You will because i dont =P

**carsey** · 08-06-2007, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

You will because i dont =P

You dont what??? use a firewall??

@simpswr : I use a custom HOSTs file which blocks most stuff from my system. Most importantly, I dont click stupid >>>CLICK HERE<<< Links

**simpswr** · 08-06-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carsey

@simpswr : I use a custom HOSTs file which blocks most stuff from my system. Most importantly, I dont click stupid >>>CLICK HERE<<< Links

Same here . . plus I am behind a good Router

mimo2005 · 08-06-2007, 08:26 AM

Hardware router is good alternative .

**nickster_uk** · 08-06-2007, 10:16 AM

Sygate for me...superb all-round protection. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that updates are no longer available as I only use it to monitor certain applications and filter specific rules. However, it is a very stable, secure firewall. As for the rest....I have my trusty hardware firewall :)

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-06-2007, 10:47 AM

Firewall cause to much hastle when gaming (if to are cautiuos about were you go you wil be fine)

**K-B** · 08-06-2007, 11:38 AM

Other - I don't believe in software firewalls, a router and Linux is fine for me:)

ebackhus · 08-06-2007, 12:19 PM

I don't use a firewall program and disabled it on my router. The best firewall is disconnection.

**carsey** · 08-06-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

I don't use a firewall program and disabled it on my router. The best firewall is disconnection.

Looks like you are going to be paying up Jaymie

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-06-2007, 02:55 PM

See i cannot argue that this thread is for software as the title is "What do you think is the best firewall?"

But having a router firewall on check its incoming and outgoing but not when you download something. Our firewall in on max on the router and we still have firewalls, or if any suspisious files that you are downloading or that someone is sending you.

**simpswr** · 08-06-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

I don't use a firewall program and disabled it on my router. The best firewall is disconnection.

Yep .. I had an Uncle who thought the same way . . . He would take the brake fluid out of his brake system when he bought a new car . . said they slowed him down too much . . .

I think he may have drank too much 'shine out of galvanized buckets . . .

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-06-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpswr

Yep .. I had an Uncle who thought the same way . . . He would take the brake fluid out of his brake system when I bought a new car . . said they slowed him down too much . . .

Is that not the point of brakes? lol

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-06-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

Is that not the point of brakes? lol

Yea so you press the break and it doesnt work.

View Poll Results: Which Firewall?
Norton (Symantec)	0	0%
Mcafee	0	0%
Comodo	1	12.50%
Sygate	1	12.50%
BullGuard	0	0%
ETrust	0	0%
OutPost	0	0%
AVG	2	25.00%
Zone Alarm	1	12.50%
Other (If Applys Please Post In Thread)	3	37.50%
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08-05-2007, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
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simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,274 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall? Windows Firewall stops more outbound traffic than no firewall! ! ! A while back, I decided to make a decison on firewalls . . I looked back on five years of using first Black Ice, and later, Zone Alarm to recall how many instances where an application tried to use the internet that it was not legit, and I could not think of a single one. . thus I chose to use the SP2 firewall. I like that it uses very little resources . . that it is on from the time that windows loads ( only important with a "always on" broadband connection). If your experience is that you often have to deny a program access to the internet, then I would suggest you use Zone Alarm . . if not, then the SP2 firewall is likely all you need. It really depends on your surfing habits __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

08-05-2007, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall? Hey, I just do normal browsing and chatting online and doing my website so at the moment im using comodo recommended by Go The Power. Other wise i was using PC Tools Firewall Plus and before that Sygate Personal Firewall Pro. But as Sygate is taken over by Symantec there are no more updates. So that when Then it was PC Tools Firewall Plus, which if free to download (Full version) but i also needed a serial to get the premium updates (if you like). So now on one computer im using Comodo but im not sure how good it is as its 100% free according to the website and no restictions to updates. So ill looking really. But Chris seriously you need a firewall man. (If you find anyone on the TSF staff or not that having no firewall in someway is good i will give you £100 SERIOUSLY) Ooh and they must be telling the truth lol.

08-05-2007, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,274 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall? [quote=carsey;1016616How can you only call one way protection good??[/QUOTE] How can you call no firewall good??? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

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08-06-2007, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
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nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall? Sygate for me...superb all-round protection. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that updates are no longer available as I only use it to monitor certain applications and filter specific rules. However, it is a very stable, secure firewall. As for the rest....I have my trusty hardware firewall :) __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

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08-06-2007, 02:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: What Do You Think Is The Best Firewall? See i cannot argue that this thread is for software as the title is "What do you think is the best firewall?" But having a router firewall on check its incoming and outgoing but not when you download something. Our firewall in on max on the router and we still have firewalls, or if any suspisious files that you are downloading or that someone is sending you.