Firewall Software (LYN official software poll results & comments)

• Sunbelt Personal Firewall
• Kaspersky Anti-Hacker - discontinued
• BlackICE PC Protection
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall
• Comodo Firewall Pro / PLUS
• Sygate Personal Firewall
• ZoneAlarm Pro / Free Firewall
• Armor2net Personal Firewall
• Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro
• PC Tools Firewall Plus
• FortKnox Personal Firewall
• McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
• GhostWall FireWall
• Jetico Personal Firewall / Free
• ThreatFire Pro / Free

Bold: freeware

Note: Only one Personal Firewall should be installed to your system. This also includes the Firewall on Internet Security Suites. Always uninstall one before installing another. System Reboots required. Windows default Firewall should always be disabled when using a Personal Firewall software. Installing more than one Personal firewall could very much corrupt your Internet connection, cause very slow speeds or even corrupt Windows in general.


If you have anything else that you would like to add to this list, please reply to this thread.

This post has been edited by synz: May 24 2008, 01:53 PM

Lavasoft Personal Firewall

Homepage : http://www.lavasoft.de/software/firewall/
Download : http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_desc...id,30734,00.asp

which one eat less RAM? the tiny one?

try eTrust firewall...
i think it is the best around....

za is the best. but i'm using outpost. so far so good anyway.

source : http://personal-firewall-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

what about the bitdefender 9 firewall? anyone here using it? mind sharing your experiences?

currently trying winpooch 0.5.10, which i realize hv smaller memory footprint than kerio pf v 2.1.5 and more choice.
winpooch = 29xxK - 30xxK
kpf v2.1.5 = 4xxxK - 5xxxK (somewhere around that)
d only issue is it doesn't hv any manual, n tips only done briefly. with default filter setting, u wont get anywhere. oh yes, its freeware

http://www.winpooch.com

ZA is the best! Never failed on before and I dont plan for it to happen to

Latest ZA 6.5.x buggy o_O...need wait them to fix the latest version..

Btw, those listed are personal firewall applications. For Enterprise I suggest Microsoft Internet Security and Accelerator Server 2000/2005/2006.

i cant really figure out how to configure Active armor on my nforce4. currently using ZA with active armor software not installed. any in depth guide about this?

Do i need to turn off Windows Firewall after installed third party Firewall ?

btw.. which of these uses the least system resources and can perform well in the firewall

ZA memory hungry resources.

maybe u could try freeware "jetico"

see result the link below;
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php

as for antivirus result;
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2006_05.php

i am using NOD32 now(i wiuld rate this 2nd best)
...using less memory resources as compared to Kaspersky(the best as many people attest)

definitely...to avoid crashing your PC.

NOD32, is incorporated as an AntiVirus and a Firewall together?

So if I'm using NOD32's AV, I wouldn't have to get a Firewall, would that be right?

NOD32 is an antivirus only..

so you need a firewall

Astaro Security Gateway....

Firewall, antivirus, antispam, all in one.
Actually belongs to the unified thread management category.

As per my siggy..
or click the link
www.astaro.com

edit: fixed link

This post has been edited by kcng: Aug 16 2006, 10:27 AM

Gagh, I'm annoyed with ZA

Friggin long startup with ZA installed, how can this be favourite?

I have the same problem but even worst ZA and McAfee Virus Scan dont get along. ZA crashes...

ZA seems not popular now...and I also don't like the software now too..since the startup takes some time ...and I need to wait around 1-3 mins before I can start my work ...

anyway...what other firewall software you guys using...and whats your guys recommendation? I've tested Outpost..but...damn, too much rules to set ...and the interface it's not really friendly

Currently using ZA personal firewall but IMHO , u need to know a bit on routing to configure it properly.

need your opinion, do you enable windows firewall or install 3rd party firewall if your router already provide firewall feature? overkill? thks~

sotong168: If you have 3rd party firewall, i.e.: ZA..it will automatically disable the built in Windows Firewall..if not, better disable it to avoid conflicts

Hardware firewall?..it doesn't hog your system resources..just your connection speed

Ever heard of this 2??

1. Jetico Personal Firewall
URL: http://www.jetico.com

2. Comodo Firewall (free)
URL: http://www.comodogroup.com/products/free_products.html

sygate firewall is simple & free.

FYI, there is no more sygate, it's company been bought and "plug" into symantec...

sygate gone case ady... Switch to other firewalls as no more support has been provided for sygate...

the firewall itself is still better than norton's

i'm still using it.

it's the best I had used, just too bad now no more updates... tat's y I chose to try other...

I probably would use either Look n' Stop or Outpost v3.51 if I switched firewall

Lol! I switched from Sygate to Outpost after sUBs ask me to change...
rofl xD
Anyhow I do feel that outpost blocks more attacks then sygate... or maybe it's just me My sygate didn't detect DCOM attacks...

im using Kaspersky Anti Hacker...

and kaspersky anti virus v5.0..

it's works good for me..

any ideas how to configure a firewall to unblock a network comp from accessing the internet gateway(in which the firewall is installed)?

I'm trying LnS now... havent try Outpost yet... which of this 2 is better???


tat will depends on what firewall, every firewall has its own setting style
but most firewalls I tried can auto detect the "safe zone", which should allow those connected to the network to get to the gateway??

Outpost Firewall sure protects me a lot...better than bloated ZoneAlarm...

only the bad side is, new user will easily get confused with the configuration

the bloody free zonealarm obviously can't do it!

There's sure no which one is better than the other one.
It all depends on the user itself, thou sometimes performance wise there might be a slight difference.

Yeah, I tried outpost firewall too, but I found myself changing back to zonealarm not long later.

It's because outpost firewall isn't that friendly compare to zonealarm, hard to understand and configure..

Yeah, I had my hard times configuring it for my online game...
It's not user friendly, esp for newbies.
But not long after that things turn out easier.

I can't use Zone Alarm Pro, it always popup error warning wanting to close down the TruVector service whenever I'm downloading via BitComet... then the program will gone idle but with internet connection still enable... any idea how to solve it??

I get this all the time with ZA free version. Suggest alternative software. I used SPF before, but Norton has bought Sygate.

i encounter same prob wit u too...so,which alternative should b simple n easy???

I'm now using Look'n'Stop... quite a nice firewall, light... not a freeware though... and the rules set configurating could take a while if u r not used to it =/

luckily I still manage to get all my rules set figure out, and now it's working nice and steady =)

This post has been edited by yelsew: Oct 18 2006, 08:22 AM

I prefer outpost than zonealarm...and outpost firewall sure perform well

quick startup too

I went back to SPF, better

but that product is no longer in support...lol.

So what's the best free firewall currently?

there is no "best" in sense of firewall as well as anti-virus software... all u can do is read more reviews on them and try those you find suit your needs, that would be the "best" for u

My outpost pro trial expired, I'm trying Look n Stop, will post my feedback soon.

Sweat! I can't even configure it to let firefox run! No no for me. Trying jetico now...

lol, just add a rule

read this thread: http://wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=83498

sygate firewall.

Any recommendations for corporate environments? Servers in particular.

This post has been edited by Iskandar Zulkarnain: Nov 2 2006, 09:04 AM

Usually hardware firewalls are implemented in corporate environments

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Nov 2 2006, 09:10 AM

samurai1337: Now that reminds me...can you recommend any hardware based firewall? Thanks

I am using Tiny Desktop Firewall 2005 Pro.... works like a charm.

sygate personal firewall - the LAST firewall youll ever need..

no-lah, just made the slogan part up! zonealarm free not ngam with me and my utorrent. Truevector crashes frequently. Dl spf, just like those old, dialup days

wat u mean by spf?

spf must be sygate personal firewall. yah?

me used KIS. so far so good. no hassle. im behind my university firewall tho. no attack from outside i think.

I should have read this earlier...

yeah,
i am using sygate firewall now
think it is running lite than my Sunbelt Kerio...

love it but...one more thing..it have a super duper "back trace" option which we can trace who is trying to talk with your PC without authorization...

i always get this message frequently thru my Celcom 3G DataCard...is it someone trying to hack me??



This post has been edited by MakNok: Nov 29 2006, 09:53 AM

MakNok: What kind of message?

this is what i get from "Whois"

% This is the RIPE Whois query server #1.
% The objects are in RPSL format.
%
% Note: the default output of the RIPE Whois server
% is changed. Your tools may need to be adjusted. See
% http://www.ripe.net/db/news/abuse-proposal-20050331.html
% for more details.
%
% Rights restricted by copyright.
% See http://www.ripe.net/db/copyright.html

% Note: This output has been filtered.
% To receive output for a database update, use the "-B" flag.

% Information related to '0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255'

inetnum: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
netname: IANA-BLK
descr: The whole IPv4 address space
country: EU # Country is really world wide
org: ORG-IANA1-RIPE
admin-c: IANA1-RIPE
tech-c: IANA1-RIPE
status: ALLOCATED UNSPECIFIED
remarks: The country is really worldwide.
remarks: This address space is assigned at various other places in
remarks: the world and might therefore not be in the RIPE database.
mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
mnt-lower: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
mnt-routes: RIPE-NCC-RPSL-MNT
source: RIPE # Filtered

organisation: ORG-IANA1-RIPE
org-name: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
org-type: IANA
address: see http://www.iana.org
remarks: The IANA allocates IP addresses and AS number blocks to RIRs
remarks: see http://www.iana.org/ipaddress/ip-addresses.htm
remarks: and http://www.iana.org/assignments/as-numbers
e-mail: bitbucket@ripe.net
admin-c: IANA1-RIPE
tech-c: IANA1-RIPE
mnt-ref: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
source: RIPE # Filtered

role: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
address: see http://www.iana.org.
e-mail: bitbucket@ripe.net
admin-c: IANA1-RIPE
tech-c: IANA1-RIPE
nic-hdl: IANA1-RIPE
remarks: For more information on IANA services
remarks: go to IANA web site at http://www.iana.org.
mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-MNT
source: RIPE # Filtered


maybe due to my bitorrenting!

I don't see any dangerous threat there "/

Add new firewall,
JETICO http://www.jetico.com/
the firewall is a freeware and at http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests_overview.php the firewall got the highest mark compare to Look n Stop.

Did u install kaspersky too?

How about Comodo Firewall?

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...sts-results.php

Good stuff.

Tried...but I encountered 100%CPU time usage problem sometime

Hmm is it? Memory leak or what...

Not sure, the program just hang there..and my computer slowed down..and need wait for few minutes, then I regain my control back ..

hmm..still confused with some of the settings pages

Hmm so looks like ZA is not LYN's first choice anymore? I'm looking for a decent firewall for my new Dell 6400, any recommendations? I know Sygate's pretty good but since there isn't any more updates on it, what's the next best choice?

I'm actually still having ZA 5.5.062 on this desktop without much problems, but it's a fairly old version with no updates..

CrazyNut: Recommend you Outpost or Comodo "/..try it

Thanks for the suggestion GS, will try out Outpost first

Btw, anymore ZA users here without major problems? I might stick back to ZA since I'm pretty much used to it already, then again there's no harm in trying better new firewalls.

CrazyNut: Well, I'm one of ZA user [before]... ..ZA...for me..:

- slow startup
- crash
- bsod

...though it's frienly user..that's it

well i'm on ZoneAlarm 6.5.737 FireWall (Free). IMO, it's rocks, even blocked my bro's IP , but can add to trusted IP via it's control panel which is very user friendly...
for this time being, i might be stick with ZoneAlarm (i used to use Windows Firewall)...

Which version did you use, if you don't mind me asking? IMO Norton is even slower than Zone Alarm at startup. I've never had any issues with crashing except for compatibility issues when I go online sometimes. Uh..what's bsod?



That's the thing I like bout ZA, it's pretty much user friendly. I think I'll give ZA a try first then Outpost if ZA messes up my laptop.

it's Blue Screen Of Death...

latest version of ZA? I haven't try it "/..is it stable? and about the startup, faster?

sygate is still very good, as i dun think firewall think to keep updated like av did.

super macgyver: False, they..using outdated engine means you're more vulnerable to worms, port scan, trojan attacks "/..

of course u need to team up it with kaspersky too.

I am still using ZA. Version 6.1. LOL. It might not be the latest, but it is stable. I can assure you.

Cheers!

False again. AVs can't or rarely block Port Scans. And not to mention, infiltration can't be block without a firewall. Thirdly, you cannot monitor or control incoming or outgoing traffic Efficiently and Accurately.

Cheers!

This post has been edited by natakaasd: Dec 19 2006, 09:54 AM

y involve avs? since it dun even got web protect sumore.

1.Outpost
2.KIS
3.Comodo

http://www.firewallleaktester.com/termination.php

Sorry, typo. I wanted to have AVs(Anti-viruses), not AVS. Apologies.

Cheers!

guys

i'm using the built in firewall from winxp pro

Built in Firewall for XP Pro is no that good, friend. It is only a very minimal portion of a firewall... Unless you really don't know what firewall to use, only you resort to WIN XP Built-In Firewall. Go Get One of these:-

1. Zone Alarm (No longer recommended by many LYN members now)
2. Outpost Firewall (Highly Recommended for Seasoned Users)
3. Sygate Firewall (Update-less.)

and a few more I can't remember....

Cheers!

IMHO,

Built in WinXPPro Firewall:

• Nuisance, caused me generic win32 error
• The worst protection any firewall can provide
• Worst protection rating by some websites [I'd posted here before]
  
  Zone Alarm:
• If not resource hogging I would say very troublesome when you face TrueVector errors... My friend faced it before, that's very troublesome.
• Despite it's protection, sometimes outbound connection cannot connect through...
• False alarms
• Nuisance pop-ups
  
  Outpost Firewall:
• Not user friendly
• If pro version, better function, but trial.
• More flexible if you know how to set the config.
• Can stand side by side with Zone Alarm, besides Comodo's Firewall
• Can't be nuked like other firewalls. You'll get what I mean.
  
  Sygate Firewall:
• Very user friendly
• Can backtrack IP
• CAN also be easily nuked for no reason
• Low security
• No more updates or security patches available for sygate. That's why I changed.

Tho' I'm BT-ing and not using any firewall atm

Outpost is my pick "/...

though I no longer use it...Windows Firewall ...too lazy to set rules

Press relase, taken from :

http://www.agnitum.com/news/outpost-firewa...nation-test.php

Outpost was the only one of 13 software firewalls to pass all 38 tests conducted by Guillame Kaddouch, an expert in computer security who operates the security web site firewallleaktester.com. Test results are available on Kaddouch's website at http://www.firewallleaktester.com/termination.php





In the summary (the winner) :

1. Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0
2. Kaspersky Internet Security 6
3. Comodo Firewall

This post has been edited by keyz: Dec 22 2006, 06:02 PM

Though Outpost is not user friendly, especially for newbies...but the protection is way better than ZA "/

The level of anti-leak protection for Outpost is rated good while Comodo is excellent... =/

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...sts-results.php

It's basically two side of a coin, it's almost impossible to find a firewall which has no weakness/perfect.

Downloading and trying Comodo Firewall now. Will give feedbacks after this.

Update - Comodo serves it's job. Not bad. NO problems so far... Besides my cFosSpeed detect 2 active connections only whereas last time it usually at least 30+

wat cfosSpeed u trying to say? ur p2p sw?