11 replies to this topic

[Iceman]

Anyone know of a software based firewall that is better than Zone Alarm? Free/Paid, doesn't matter.

[ShLoNkY]

Hardware firewall>Software firewall.

I dont bother with a software firewall. Kasperskys is pretty good though.

[Iceman]

With a hardware FW, you don't get to see what is and isn't trying to make an outbound connection. Our router pretty much blocks everything, but I still like to limit what can and can't connect on my computer.

I'll check out Kaspersky's FW

Edited by Iceman, 04 January 2007 - 02:11 PM.

[The Drizzle]

Kaspersky should do the trick.

[Iceman]

Hmmmm.... I've only found the Kaspersky Internet Security package, is that the only one that contains the Kaspersky FW?

[The Drizzle]

Yeah, it has a firewall in it. As well as an AV and anti spyware etc etc

[Janton]

Go get Sygate personal edition. Free and easy to monitor, or, just use Linux. Hehe just kidding

[ghozy]

I use look'n stop. it is pretty lightweight and strong. configuration needs some networking knowledge though. it is not easy as much as zone alarm.

[Sgt.Buttery]

Lol most stuff is better than zone alarm.
Kaspersky.

[Iceman]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I've stayed out of the software firewalls for a bit, but back in the day it always seemed like ZoneAlarm was the winner.

I contacted ZA support, but those stupid f*cks don't even have a support e-mail. DIE YOU WORTHLESS COMPANY, DIE

[Lesbian Dad]

i use comodo firewall. it beats all software firewalls, plus it is free for all the great features zone alarm has.

[Mike2077]

Technically software firewalls aren't; their real names are Intrusion Detection Systems, or IDS, because they only recognize an intrusion once it's already on your computer where as a firewall blocks it altogether from getting on your system. But since consumers aren't that bright they just market them as firewalls and leave it at that.

"Though they both relate to network security, an IDS differs from a firewall in that a firewall looks outwardly for intrusions in order to stop them from happening. Firewalls limit access between networks to prevent intrusion and do not signal an attack from inside the network. An IDS evaluates a suspected intrusion once it has taken place and signals an alarm. An IDS also watches for attacks that originate from within a system."