Firewall: Yes or No

**RHCP** · 25-09-08, 08:27 PM

Do you USUALLY use a firewall on your HOME pc's?

Not really interested in what specific program/hardware you are running.

Default xp firewall doesn't count, ie default xp = no.

Cheers, RHCP.

**Sanity** · 25-09-08, 08:36 PM

yep , Kaspersky Internet Security.

**TNA** · 25-09-08, 09:02 PM

kaspersky for me also

**roguefan99** · 25-09-08, 09:04 PM

Yes, hardware, and a software one for program control.

**z80** · 25-09-08, 10:27 PM

I have kaspersky...but disable it.

can't see the point in it...have a good enough hardware firewall that emails me when there is an event.

**oyama** · 26-09-08, 02:26 PM

I use AVG Internet Security works a treat for me

**rob916** · 26-09-08, 05:13 PM

Kaspersky also with firewall disabled as had probs with it blocking stuff even though configured not to.
Hardware firewall.

**fandtm666** · 26-09-08, 05:17 PM

hardware firewall + sygate to manage outbound applications

**urban_s0ulja** · 26-09-08, 05:29 PM

im looking at putting togeather a ipcop box.

anyone had any experience?

**mel421** · 26-09-08, 06:37 PM

Hardware firewall and also on linux server

**hoe** · 26-09-08, 07:50 PM

hardware firewall + eset smart security on one and zone alarm security suite on the other.

**jimbo123** · 26-09-08, 09:15 PM

I like to have something on my desktop that 'tells' me if something new is trying to open an outbound connection. Inbound,.. router's firewall is enough.

**GavinSV** · 26-09-08, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbo123

I like to have something on my desktop that 'tells' me if something new is trying to open an outbound connection. Inbound,.. router's firewall is enough.

Ditto for me! Router firewall + Zonealarm

**Studio1** · 27-09-08, 05:39 AM

I rely on the firewall in the router. Seems to deal to most crap. However, I rarely surf any dodgy sites so I seem to avoid most of the nasties.

**kevin1341** · 27-09-08, 07:23 AM

Rising Firewall. Works great in the background.

**myf360f1** · 27-09-08, 11:16 AM

I use the Optus supplied security package F-Secure includes firewall, works well compared to my old Norton one.

**N00b** · 27-09-08, 12:20 PM

I use Outpost firewall, highly configurable and works a treat, has built in spyware scanner, process injection monitor and more goodies to keep you protected.

Use Kaspersky as AV only.

Have never been a fan of the bundled internet security packages, too big and bulky stealing ridiculous amounts of RAM and resources.

These 2 together provide best protection and performance ratio for me.

@urban_s0ulja
IpCop is the best firewall I have used, Linux based of course. It only requires a 386 from memory. Something we all have in the cupboard. Very easy to set up and VERY VERY secure.

It is the most stealthiest firewall I have ever used, totally invisible.

**tristen** · 28-09-08, 12:53 PM

Yes. Zonealarm firewall plus Eset anti-virus.
I also run Spybot and Registry Mechanic regularly.

**DND** · 28-09-08, 09:33 PM

windows firewall and AVG antivirus

**bbcc32** · 06-10-08, 05:32 PM

Trend micro Internet security works good for me

View Poll Results: Do you USUALLY use a firewall on your HOME pc?
Yes - Separate hardware/software	25	55.56%
Yes - Integrated (virus scanner + Firewall) eg KAS Internet Security	11	24.44%
No	9	20.00%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

25-09-08, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
RHCP Depressingly Boring iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Molesting a Cow Posts: 257 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 2 Days and 5:26:15	Firewall: Yes or No Do you USUALLY use a firewall on your HOME pc's? Not really interested in what specific program/hardware you are running. Default xp firewall doesn't count, ie default xp = no. Cheers, RHCP. __________________ Democracy: Three wolves and a sheep voting on what's for lunch.

25-09-08, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
TNA Cross The Line iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The iMPACT Zone Posts: 284 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 3:00:43	kaspersky for me also __________________ "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles - The First Ever TNA Triple Crown Champion

25-09-08, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
roguefan99 Super Moderator iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 564 Spent time on board: 17:53:13	Yes, hardware, and a software one for program control. __________________ Coding in C is like sending a 3 year old to do groceries. You gotta tell them exactly what you want or you'll end up with a cupboard full of pop tarts and pancake mix.

26-09-08, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
oyama What THE ....... iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 164 Spent time on board: 6 Days and 10:40:00	I use AVG Internet Security works a treat for me __________________ Cheers, Oyama ----------------------------- Don't Ask Me I'm Still Learning -----------------------------

25-09-08, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,904	yep , Kaspersky Internet Security.

25-09-08, 10:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (75) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,490	I have kaspersky...but disable it. can't see the point in it...have a good enough hardware firewall that emails me when there is an event.

26-09-08, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
rob916 Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 617 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 1 Day and 15:28:21	Kaspersky also with firewall disabled as had probs with it blocking stuff even though configured not to. Hardware firewall. __________________ Vista SUCKS

26-09-08, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
fandtm666 Premium Member iTrader: (19) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,297	hardware firewall + sygate to manage outbound applications

26-09-08, 05:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
urban_s0ulja Banned iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,275	im looking at putting togeather a ipcop box. anyone had any experience? __________________ (Advertising Space For Rent) $20 A Year. Pm Me

26-09-08, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
mel421 Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 28 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 16:44:12	Hardware firewall and also on linux server

26-09-08, 07:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
hoe PengontrolKualitasPelacur iTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: teluk jelek serigala Posts: 962 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 1 Week, 1 Day and 1:02:15	hardware firewall + eset smart security on one and zone alarm security suite on the other. __________________ hoe@austech.tv

26-09-08, 09:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
jimbo123 Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 346 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 6 Days and 18:10:33	I like to have something on my desktop that *'tells'* me if something new is trying to open an outbound connection. Inbound,.. router's firewall is enough.

27-09-08, 05:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Studio1 Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Inside the toaster Posts: 484 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 11:13:34	I rely on the firewall in the router. Seems to deal to most crap. However, I rarely surf any dodgy sites so I seem to avoid most of the nasties.

27-09-08, 07:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
kevin1341 Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 73 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 3 Days and 21:56:36	Rising Firewall. Works great in the background.

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27-09-08, 11:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
myf360f1 Still Learning iTrader: (24) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 660 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 3:41:39	I use the Optus supplied security package F-Secure includes firewall, works well compared to my old Norton one.

27-09-08, 12:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
N00b Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 Spent time on board: 8:28:45	I use Outpost firewall, highly configurable and works a treat, has built in spyware scanner, process injection monitor and more goodies to keep you protected. Use Kaspersky as AV only. Have never been a fan of the bundled internet security packages, too big and bulky stealing ridiculous amounts of RAM and resources. These 2 together provide best protection and performance ratio for me. @urban_s0ulja IpCop is the best firewall I have used, Linux based of course. It only requires a 386 from memory. Something we all have in the cupboard. Very easy to set up and VERY VERY secure. It is the most stealthiest firewall I have ever used, totally invisible.

28-09-08, 12:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
tristen Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 88 Spent time on board: 4 Days and 17:38:49	Yes. Zonealarm firewall plus Eset anti-virus. I also run Spybot and Registry Mechanic regularly.

28-09-08, 09:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
DND Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 371 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 1:09:10	windows firewall and AVG antivirus

06-10-08, 05:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
bbcc32 Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12 Spent time on board: 11:03:45	Trend micro Internet security works good for me

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