Firewall choices

Think · Post by **Think** » Thu Nov 27, 2003 2:48 pm

Outpost Firewall or Sygate Firewall or stick with my old Tiny Personal Firewall version 2.0?

Thanks for any input.

Think · Post by **Think** » Thu Nov 27, 2003 3:10 pm

I was even thinking of buying tiny version 5.0

.Description: Tiny Personal Firewall 5.0 (TPF5) represents the next generation security solution which integrates several protection layers for the ultimate safety of the desktop and server computer running Microsoft Windows operating system: Traditional Firewall - blocks the network traffic based on protocol, ports and application. Intrusion Detection and Prevention - blocks the network traffic based on the content of packets. (Malicious packet content is frequently used by hackers exploiting vulnerabilities of otherwise trusted applications, such as windows kernel components, IIS and others). Application Security - controls the behavior of applications and controls whether the application may start itself or whether it may start others. Also limited are accesses to specific internal resources such as hard disk, cd-rom and system. Files and System protection - protects your valuable data against to damage by other untrusted programs or by trusted programs run by untrusted users. TPF5 may even let your data disappear out of sight of the others.

Tawcan · Post by **Tawcan** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:58 pm

I'm using Sygate pro and I find it works really well. Tried Outpost but its free version took all my CPU process when I was downloading stuff...

hayc59 · Post by **hayc59** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:57 pm

They all have a purpose

but why go with the 'rest'
when you can have the 'best'
Outpost Version 2.0
http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost ... aef1f681fc
and a great forum as well!!

http://www.outpostfirewall.com/forum/index.php?s=

Paft · Post by **Paft** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:53 pm

Go with TPF 5.0. That thing is COMPREHENSIVE. I have never seen so many different ways to create rulesets in my life.. and it's secure as all hell.

chpalmer · Post by **chpalmer** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 4:35 pm

you could take a look at Kerio Personal version 4.
http://www.kerio.com

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 8:48 am

BitDefender Professional Edition v7. This is one of the best security programs i have ever used. Protects it all, Antivirus, Malware, and Firewall. Very small foot print and very clean interface. They have free versions aswell but you can try the fully functional version for 30 days. I bet after the 30 you will purchase it.

http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=25

KSJNX · Post by **KSJNX** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:09 pm

I'm so used of the old Kerio PF 2.1.5, ive gotta stick with it

Think · Post by **Think** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 11:18 am

Tried the above suggestion and bitfinder won the round.

Thanks PãradØxDêit¥™

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 11:20 am

Originally posted by Think
Tried the above suggestion and bitfinder won the round.

Thanks PãradØxDêit¥™

Yeah, It's a great app. BTW, Make sure you have the 7.2 update, revamped interface and alot more features.

Here is the updated interface.

Think · Post by **Think** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:42 pm

Done and thx. BTW, nice desktop scenario, which program did you use for the mod?

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:58 pm

Originally posted by Think
Done and thx. BTW, nice desktop scenario, which program did you use for the mod?

None, Just Windows, Create toolbars and dock them where you want. Left is all my Programs i use most, right side is Drives and Folders and Control Panel access, and the top is all my Utillities, like cleaners, reg tools and disk defrags. Never have to go to the start menu.

Make seperate folders with any shortcuts you want in them and then, Unlock taskbar, R/C---> Toolbars---> New Toorbar-----> Point to what ever shortcut folder you want. Then you can drag it out of the task bar and put it where you want. If you drag to the edge it will dock. This way you can customize without a 3rd party app using them resources.

Think · Post by **Think** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:19 pm

I just noticed that my BitDefender Pro. Edition v7.2 does not show the Firewall options -

Firewall protection >>>
Script control >>>
Cookie control >>>
Dial activity control >>>
Block Internet traffic

as is viewed in there help files. What I would like to do is change the port settings for several applications but can't seem to find out where this is located.

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:17 am

Originally posted by Think
I just noticed that my BitDefender Pro. Edition v7.2 does not show the Firewall options -

Firewall protection >>>
Script control >>>
Cookie control >>>
Dial activity control >>>
Block Internet traffic

as is viewed in there help files. What I would like to do is change the port settings for several applications but can't seem to find out where this is located.

You click on the little arrows right next to the feature you want to adjust. The 3 arrows >>>

Think · Post by **Think** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:24 am

I know about the >>> arrows to click. But these choices are NOT visible for some reason:

Firewall protection >>>
Script control >>>
Cookie control >>>
Dial activity control >>>
Block Internet traffic

The only ones that are visible in Shild & Firewall are:

Protect file system & P2P
Monitor registry behavior
Scan incoming mail

Think · Post by **Think** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 12:51 pm

bitdefender WAS a good program but found out that the antivirus scripting was not as good as Norton or the #1 antivirus program - F-server. Plus, the for some odd reason, I could not resolve the above mentioned problem.

Solution:

Install F-server for antivirus
Install my old Tiny Personal Firewall v2.0 - the best one I've ever had for in comparison to those resource hogs and those googles of registry entries that other firewall's install!!

I'll have to put this version in a very safe place since it's not available any longer

Jada · Post by **Jada** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 2:09 pm

BitDefender is one of the worse for slowing down a pc.

W_I_Z_K_I_D · Post by **W_I_Z_K_I_D** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:32 am

~Well i have~
BlackIce
ZoneallarmPro
SygatePro love em all
But i dont run them together as ive found out through you speedguidres its just a waste of resources . when my pc starts up and i jump on the net i pick whatever i feel like on the day.cause i know there all programed to my perfection.

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