What Firewalls are ya runnin'?

[MrJim]

I really like the Sygate firewall but since it's not supported any more (by which I understand that it is not being updated?) I guess I'll return to ZoneAlarm, which I didn't really care for but it's better than nothing.

What are y'all using out there?

 

[BOJAX]

lousy windows firewall

 

[MrJim]

lousy windows firewall

sorry 'boutcha luck

have ya tried anything else? I'm trying out the freebie stuff before plunkin' down the bucks for software...been pretty successful so far

 

[osx]

My free firewall that came with panther.

 

[KristianJ]

I tried Sygate once as well - but I've got simple ol' ZA. However I'm not all that familiar with my router's firewall and whether I actually need ZA any more.

 

[Just Me Garry]

Zone Alarm Security Suite version 6.1.737.000

 

[raphink]

No Firewall. My NAT router is enough to block ports, I have strong passwords, I know what services I run on each port, and my box is not compatible with 99% of the viruses around anyway

 

[zoziw]

I have a wireless router which I use as my main firewall. Each computer behind the router also has it's own software firewall running.

For my two Windows boxes my ISP provides a free security package from F-Secure and I use that firewall.

Before I got my router I had my Mac Mini hooked directly to my cable modem with no firewall whatsoever. Never had a problem but after about 3 months I decided to turn on the internal OSX firewall...better safe than sorry. My iBook has always been behind my router with it's internal firewall turned on.

 

[simplicity]

I'm using the Window's firewall on my laptop. To my credit I don't have Internet service.

 

[Qyöt27]

Just the free version of ZoneAlarm, used in conjunction with a router and Firefox 1.5, so I very rarely have problems with anything (especially since I often turn off JavaScript in Firefox except to get into Hotmail or other sites that absolutely require it). Under Linux I don't run a firewall, but that's basically because I just started using it - I probably still wouldn't be running one, though.

 

[Mikesoft]

I have tried many firewalls before. Currently I am running trend micro pc cillin. It is a great firewall. I get updates about 3-4 times a day and it catches the viruses before they attack my system.

I have tried Norton firewall before. Believe me, do not install norton onto your computer as:

- It does not prevent the majority of viruses
- Has lousy firewall that can be easily hacked
- Mucks up the windows registery (which eventually causes slow downs)
- To expensive for what you pay for

 

[JordanF]

Don't need one for virus protection -- I run Linux. I've configured the firewall on my NAT router though. Seems to work fine.
I've used Norton Internet Security on Windows before and it's not worth what I paid for it. Very slow, crashed a lot, and can be bypassed.

 

[Arnediad]

I run two pfSense (http://www.pfsense.com) firewalls.

 

[Athanasian Creed]

I only use the Windows XP firewall because i'm behind a router.


Ray

 

[theartist87]

Free version of ZoneAlarm on a non-XP machine. On XP machines, just the built in one. Also behind a fairly nice router.

 

[winsome]

I have tried many firewalls before. Currently I am running trend micro pc cillin. It is a great firewall. I get updates about 3-4 times a day and it catches the viruses before they attack my system.

I have tried Norton firewall before. Believe me, do not install norton onto your computer as:

- It does not prevent the majority of viruses
- Has lousy firewall that can be easily hacked
- Mucks up the windows registery (which eventually causes slow downs)
- To expensive for what you pay for

I use Norton Internet Security - never had any problems with crashes. seems to work fine. Can get it cheap on e-bay.

My ISP seems to detect viruses before I get my email, and I'm sitting behind a NAT router anyway. Real belt & braces me.