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The best type of software firewall
Amker:
There are two basic software firewalls: rule-based and non-rule-based. Non-rule-based are the easier of the two to install and configure, while rule-based offer the most flexibility.
These so-called "set it and forget it" firewalls, like Zone Alarm, provide very good inbound and outbound packet and application filtering, allowing only the traffic that you want/authorized. The drawback is that, in some cases, it is an all-or-nothing proposition. You either allow an application to access the Internet or your system, or you don't.
Rule-based firewalls, on the other hand, like Kerio or Norton Personal Firewall, offer you the ability to not only control what applications and services are granted access, but through which ports and what direction (in, out or both).
Another consideration is whether you want/need added functions such as ad, cookie, pop-up blocking and privacy measures. Many want a firewall to be just that, a firewall, no more, no less, while others prefer to have a more integrated security solution.
So, after weighing the options against your current needs and skills, you should choose the firewall that works for you. No matter your choice, there are many very skilled SCForum members here to help you ensure that your system is as secure as it can be. All you have to do is ask!
madchip:
:) best use for my case , if you have a old pc, use this pc for a firewall and install on hit ipcop => http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/ipcop/wiki
madchip:
;D i forgot write ipcop, it's totally free :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Samker:
--- Quote from: madchip on 13. March 2010., 16:44:01 --- :) best use for my case , if you have a old pc, use this pc for a firewall and install on hit ipcop => http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/ipcop/wiki
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--- Quote from: madchip on 14. March 2010., 12:10:34 --- ;D i forgot write ipcop, it's totally free :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Thanks, nice Tip. :up:
alexrock23:
Really useful information has been post in this thread.There are too many variables to suggest that setting up any (software) firewall (on its own) to give 100% protection is possible, because it isn't. Setting up a firewall to give an 'optimum' level of protection which will adequately protect 95% of us however is easily achievable with a little time and a little knowledge. The knowledge can be obtained via Google, but if you don't have the time (or the inclination) then you must choose a multiple protection product like CIS, OA or PC Tools.....and pray! This is because even though such firewalls offer multiple levels of protection they still "recognize" certain other applications as "trusted" (namely Microsoft) which belong to the very category in which many of the vulnerabilities exist.
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