What Firewall do you use?

[Comp01]

Just a simple poll, I use Sygate, but I just wanted to check how popular Sygate was, I'm new to these forums, so sorry if this has been asked a million times before.

[meneer]

It asked many times, but this is a nice update.
You did miss one all time favourite: Outpost / Outpost Pro >:( ;)

[claire]

Hi,

I use LooknStop with enhanced ruleset.Never had any problems :)

[solarpowered candle]

Look n stop is my second favourite ( only cause I cant update my anti virus with it ) I use EZ firewall and really like it .

[Phant0m]

-{ Quote: " quoting: solarpowered candle link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=0#msg85614 date=1062827895]
Look n stop is my second favourite ( only cause I cant update my anti virus with it ) I use EZ firewall and really like it .
" }-

No Firewall is configured to meet everyone’s Standards by default; you have to configure Look ‘n’ Stop to Authorize ftp protocol...

[Acadia]

I use LooknStop but I think I preferred Norton Internet Security and may again purchase the newer version of NIS when I obtain my new pc in several months. NIS2000 was easier to figure out, especially the log but LnS stealths me in all ports whereas NIS had me stealth in all ports except one, which was closed. With new pc may also check out ZoneAlarm which, from reviews that I have read, is easiest to use yet still does excellent job of stealthing. Take care.

Acadia

[Km]

-{ Quote: " quoting: meneer link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=0#msg85608 date=1062826353]
It asked many times, but this is a nice update.
You did miss one all time favourite: Outpost / Outpost Pro >:( ;)
" }-

And where the heck is Kerio??

Weird choices in the polls if you ask me.

[Cochise]

OUTPOST rules OK. Does what it's supposed to do without giving you an argument, unlike ZA that starts to think it knows better than you.

Regards, Cochise. 8)

[Eliot]

KERIO 4.0.2 IS FRIGGIN AWESOME

[Chuck57]

LooknStop here. I don't know that it's better than some others, but I'm happy with it.

[marti]

ZoneAlarm PLUS (not Pro)

[Phant0m]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Chuck57 link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=0#msg85699 date=1062864240]
LooknStop here. I don't know that it's better than some others, but I'm happy with it.
" }-

Have you visited http://www.wilderssecurity.info/Why.shtml yet Chuck57?

[the Tester]

I voted "other".
I use LooknStop 2.04p2. with enhanced rules set.

It gives me stealth on all ports and has protected me well!
Even with all of this worm activity on the internet. :)

[MickeyTheMan]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Chuck57 link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=0#msg85699 date=1062864240]
LooknStop here. I don't know that it's better than some others, but I'm happy with it.
" }-
If any other was better than LNS, then that's what i would use instead ! ;)

[Antarctica]

I have been using ZAPro for almost one year and so far so
good.
I may try LooknStop when the liscence will come to a end.

[BlitzenZeus]

Kerio 2.1.5

[optigrab]

I voted "other" - I use Outpost Pro v2.

Tried to get around paying for a firewall by experimenting with Kerio and Sygate. Ease of use and the excellent (IMHO) Outpost Forum convinced me to spring for the $. Would love to tackle the learning curve again when I have more time or brains :P

[Comp01]

Yeah, sorry, I forgot all about Outpost (I had it before Sygate, didnt like it) and Kerio (read about it) :-\ and a few others.

[Detox]

i am use sygate jawohl

[Weber]

Kerio 2.1.5

[jannuh]

using ATGuard (prehistoric one)

[meneer]

-{ Quote: " quoting: jannuh link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=15#msg86048 date=1063015123]
using ATGuard (prehistoric one)
" }-
Used AtGuard.

Remember that there are a few security issues with it:
It cannot handle malware, leaks
It stores the config in an unnatural place (read: corruptable)

No matter how charming this tool was (I even bought a license), there are better tools now.

[octogen]

I am a diehard Kerio 2.1.5 user

[hayc59]

I am sorry I cannot with good concience
vote in the survey because of the fact you are missing
one of the best if not the greatest firewall
included in your selection 'Oupost Firewall'
I am terribly sorry but my vote is mute at this time.... ;) ;)

[psamson]

I use Outpost pro

[jer03]

Kerio 2.1.5.

[Eliot]

Change of heart and mind. Sygate PRO is my final answer. ;)

[thinghy]

Outpost Pro v2
after using ZA Free, Norton2002, Kaspersky AH and Sygate PF.

chose outpost over sygate coz off their plugins, cool stuff ;)

[Pilli]

Lynksys NAT router, Sygate Pro5 on this PC, Oupost 2 on PC2 & Kerio on my laptop.
WallWatcher logging everything through the router and Port Explorer monitoring each PC.

[cl0ck]

i use sygate personal firewall
tried to use zonealarm before, but it always locked up my internet connection

[JayK]

For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?

[Pilli]

H JayK, The problem is still there, when you open another instance of you browser after Prox has been allowed Sygate does not ask again. Though in practice it does not cause me a problem as I can see any new browser connections using Port Explorer.

[JayK]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Pilli link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88271 date=1063791671]
H JayK, The problem is still there, when you open another instance of you browser after Prox has been allowed Sygate does not ask again. Though in practice it does not cause me a problem as I can see any new browser connections using Port Explorer.
" }-

Well, I don't know, I don't really like the idea of staring at my network connections every couple of seconds.

[Pilli]

You are correct there JayK :( I stopped using proxo for a while because of the problem but refuse to pay for the latest update to Spyblocker which was siad to be free when I originally purchased it. I use NetCaptor now which does use the IE engine but adds tabbing so I only have one browser instance open as a rule.
B9 stops any outward connection from emails etc. so I do not feel particularly vulnerable.

[illukka]

zapro and za free here. i especially like the enhanced privacy features of zone alarm pro...

[Eliot]

-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

All firewalls I have tried Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio 2 and 4, Outpost....let yahoo messenger's yserver module (file transfers) hold a port wide open. The only way to close it, is to end the process or close out Y! Messenger.

[BillC]

Hey Eliot,

I'm a big fan of ZoneAlarm Pro. I understand ZAP will allow you to write expert rules letting your messenger service to get in and out, but nothing else on that port. The free version does not have that option.

BillC

[JayK]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88304 date=1063815031]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

All firewalls I have tried Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio 2 and 4, Outpost....let yahoo messenger's yserver module (file transfers) hold a port wide open. The only way to close it, is to end the process or close out Y! Messenger.
" }-

Probably because you are acting as a server.

[Peaches4U]

8) ZAPro - a winner!! I am using it, not difficult to set up and it does the job extremely well. The following rating is taken from TECHTV Screensavers newsletter:

Testing criteria

Ease of use
How easy is the firewall to understand? Do the warnings make sense? How easy is it to configure the firewall to block and allow connections?

Reliability/usability
How accurate is the firewall? Does it respond to false positives? Does the firewall automatically block potential evildoers?

Advanced features
Does it have advanced features such as auto lockdown? Does it protect known sensitive information?

Software firewall competitors

I'll go over my results on the show, or you can click each link to read my full review. But here's a little something for those of you who just want the basics.

Norton Personal Firewall 2003
I'm a big fan of Norton products. I use Norton AntiVirus and Norton Ghost, but I have to say, this time I was really let down. Norton Personal Firewall 2003 has a long way to go. Hopefully the upcoming Norton Personal Firewall 2004 will address my concerns.

BlackICE PC Protection 3.5
Download and try BlackICE PC Protection. It should be really solid by the next release, but the current version has plenty to like, including easy installation and great blocking.

ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0
This is one of the frontrunners in our software firewall roundup. I recommend giving the free trial version a try. It's appropriate for beginner and advanced users. You'll love the easy setup, installation, and automatic real-time blocking of potential threats.

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 5.0
If you've used McAfee in the past, but don't anymore, install and try the free trial version. It's a great firewall from start to finish. You'll love its ease of use and its "Trace this event" tool.

The winners

The ZoneAlarm and McAfee firewalls both wowed me. Both have a free trial version, so you can test them before you buy them. Download and install one, uninstall, download and install the other, and decide which you like best. I'm happy to say I don't think you can go wrong with either.

[Caspar107]

I'm using Norton Personal Firewall 2003 Pro

[GoonMan]

OutPost Pro V2 ;D I have tried Sygate and ZA.

[Eliot]

-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88536 date=1063876731]
-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88304 date=1063815031]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

All firewalls I have tried Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio 2 and 4, Outpost....let yahoo messenger's yserver module (file transfers) hold a port wide open. The only way to close it, is to end the process or close out Y! Messenger.
" }-

Probably because you are acting as a server.
" }-

You have to act as a server to send files via yahoo IM.

[JayK]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg90047 date=1064586196]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88536 date=1063876731]
-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88304 date=1063815031]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

All firewalls I have tried Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio 2 and 4, Outpost....let yahoo messenger's yserver module (file transfers) hold a port wide open. The only way to close it, is to end the process or close out Y! Messenger.
" }-

Probably because you are acting as a server.
" }-

You have to act as a server to send files via yahoo IM.
" }-

Then what are you complaining about ?

[jargonize]

i use out post free, it blocks everything, all ports, don't know what loopback is. i get a log a mile long each night of app trying to connect. ;)

[JayK]

-{ Quote: " quoting: jargonize link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg90640 date=1064813039]
i use out post free, it blocks everything, all ports, don't know what loopback is. " }-

It's just jargon we use to show we know stuff :)

-{ Quote: "
i get a log a mile long each night of app trying to connect. ;)
" }-

That's bad. Either they are legimate it which case they lose their functionality by being blocked, or they are evil, in which case removing them ASAP is wise.

[Eliot]

-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg90058 date=1064588199]
-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg90047 date=1064586196]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88536 date=1063876731]
-{ Quote: " quoting: Eliot link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88304 date=1063815031]
-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

All firewalls I have tried Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio 2 and 4, Outpost....let yahoo messenger's yserver module (file transfers) hold a port wide open. The only way to close it, is to end the process or close out Y! Messenger.
" }-

Probably because you are acting as a server.
" }-

You have to act as a server to send files via yahoo IM.
" }-

Then what are you complaining about ?
" }-

Complaining that when the service is no longer needed(IE, the file is done xferring) it continues to hold the port wide open. It should close it if there is no request for it to be open. ;)

[greyfox]

Zone Alarm

[Q Section]

The World-Famous Agnitum Outpost Firewall

[snapdragin]

Sygate, of course (yeaaaa Detox!) ;D

[JayK]

Sygate, ever time someone mentions this, I'm going to ask the same question................

[snapdragin]

-{ Quote: " quoting: JayK link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=30#msg88251 date=1063786408]
For all the sygate users out there, is the loopback problem solved yet? Or you guys still don't use Proxomitron or something similar?
" }-

This one JayK? ~smyle~ Nope, the loopback problem is not fixed yet, but i do not use proxomitron or anything similar, and i am also behind a NAT Router, so my software firewall is used for protection of outgoing (plus i learn alot from reading it's packet logs whereas i do not get the same detailed logging with my router's logs).

i will say though, i do still strongly recommend anyone with a router to sill have a software firewall installed. Example...right now my almost 2-yr old Dlink router is having some difficulties..lol..i am still trying to figure it out, but while i am trying to figure out what is wrong with it (it is still blocking incomig at the moment) it could fail completely...so i am very glad i have Sygate installed and running...just in case. :)

snap

[JayK]

Another possibility that as not being mentioned at all is to use an old linux box with iptables as a router.

[Brando Ikari]

I use sygate. I switched over from zone alarm, and I've been enjoying it ever since.

[bigc73542]

At the present time I am useing mcafee pfw 4.0. at GRC and every where I have tested it, it is full stealth. Can't be that bad :) I agree with Peaches4u mcafees visual trace to backtrack an intrusion attempt works really well.

[ssjx]

Just updated to Version 5.5 of Sygate Pro and so far so well. :)

[MichaelE]

Zone Alarm Pro
Has served me well for long..
;D
Michael

[minacross]

KPF 2.1.5 :)

[crockett]

Hi :)

OutPostPro 1, OutPostPro 2, Kerio 2.14, ZoneAlarmFree...

Switching from one to another as I feel like...

Rgds, Crockett 8)

[Q Section]

Hello Crockett

Perhaps you may remember a couple of posters here in Wilders about 2 months ago had a contest of the firewalls. Only two seem to have passed all the online tests. One of them was Agnitum Outpost Firewall v2.0. ;D

[crockett]

-{ Quote: " quoting: QSection link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=45#msg97633 date=1067662064]
Only two seem to have passed all the online tests. One of them was Agnitum Outpost Firewall v2.0. ;D
" }-

I know... -{ Quote: " quoting: Crockett link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=45#msg97627 date=1067661217]
OutPostPro 1, OutPostPro 2, Kerio 2.14, ZoneAlarmFree...
" }-

That's (one of the reasons) why it's on my list.. :D

Didn't tell how much time I respectively spend on each of the FW's I mention ;)

BTW, seems Google got halloweened too... Paul, YOU're the one who did it, right ?! ;D

Rgds, Crockett 8)

[crockett]

I'm the one near the tree on the previous screenshot...

Now - THAT's what I call 'stealthed' ! ;D

Crockett 8)

[JayK]

I don't believe in stealth.

[nameless]

I use... well, I'm not going to say, because if an exploit ever surfaces for my personal firewall of choice, I'd rather not be at extra risk because I bragged and blathered about it in a forum, giving rise to the small but non-zero chance that someone with a grudge will cross-reference my nick somewhere else, or have some other way to find my IP address, and have his way with my system...

Not that I'm paranoid or anything! :P

But I never cease to be amazed and amused by software chauvinism! ;)

[Paul Wilders]

Crockett,

-{ Quote: "BTW, seems Google got halloweened too... Paul, YOU're the one who did it, right ?!" }-

Actually, I point a finger to another admin over here - not mentioning any names but it starts with a capital L... ;D

regards.

paul

[Daniel SR]

For the past 6 months i've been using Win XP built-in firewall (lol.....pathetic I know...). Now I've just installed Outpost and it seems a great FW.

[mvdu]

Using ZA Pro 4.0 and BlackICE for its IDS capabilities. Am anxious to see what the next version of Outpost will be like. Agnitum told me there is a long list of new features, but unfortunately easy bypassing of pop-up blocking is not one of them. They plan to add it, but it will be a while. If the next ZA adds an IDS like I've heard they will, I might use that and nothing else.

[DougRees]

I use Sygate Personal Firewall Pro. Thus far, it has done everything I wanted, and has gotten along well with everything else.

[notageek]

I use other. Kerio 4.07 . Just started using and I likes it I really likes it. ;)

[JayK]

-{ Quote: " quoting: notageek link=board=19;threadid=13403;start=60#msg101555 date=1068922576]
I use other. Kerio 4.07 . Just started using and I likes it I really likes it. ;)
" }-

I don't know, the reception of Kerio 4 hasnt being as warm by users of Kerio 2.15.

[no13]

kerio 4x lovers should upgrade immediately to the new build v4.1.2 as it solves a DoS vulnerability in v4x [its also MUCH faster and lighter, and got one or two extra things over 4.0.x]

[Rita]

i use sygate,did the tests and it was full stealth

[nadirah]

Sygate ROX!!! Cool and perfectly fine! ;D

[AJohn]

As of now 8Signs is my favorite firewall, but if I had to choose just one it would be LnS.

[no13]

I just CAN'T get TPF to install. Offers SERIOUS control to the control freaks. Makes AV and AT kind of redundant (it has SO many access policies - prog.s need permission to access data drives, registry, network... control over startup services, dlls, memory injection...)
Now, if only the installer worked...

[j2callie]

Zone Alarm free

[the mul]

I did have npf 2003, but since my system reformat, I did not install norton firewall again and I now have outpost pro2.5 installed and what a great firewall It is.


THE MUL ;)

[manOFpeace]

Can't remember if I have responded to this before or not, sorry if I have.
I use ZAfree 4.5.594.000. Does an excellent job for my surfing which is basic. :)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Can't remember if I have responded to this before or not, sorry if I have.
I use ZAfree 4.5.594.000. Does an excellent job for my surfing which is basic. :)" }-

I'll second that. ;)

I run that exact firewall also. :)


snowbound

[hayc59]

-{ Quote: "I'll second that. ;)

I run that exact firewall also. :)


snowbound" }-what a shame...heheh............try outpost..........
you'll never go back to ZA

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "what a shame...heheh............try outpost..........
you'll never go back to ZA" }-

I did quite a while back, froze my system.....


snowbound

[hayc59]

*but have you tried 2.5[370]
you may be suprised!!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "*but have you tried 2.5[370]
you may be suprised!!" }-

No, but my ZA subscription is long expired so i may be firewall hunting soon.

I'll have to give Outpost another whirl . ;)



snowbound

[hayc59]

...and when you do please stop by the forum
for cookies and coffee
http://www.outpostfirewall.com/forum/?

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "...and when you do please stop by the forum
for cookies and coffee
http://www.outpostfirewall.com/forum/?" }-

I will be sure to do that. ;)

Thanks Gordon. ;D



snowbound

[WSFuser]

just thought id post my choice of firewall which is sygate personal firewall pro. it is possibly the best firewall i have ever used.

[AJohn]

I have already responded to this post, but I have recently stoped using 8Signs and began using CHX-I (http://www.idrci.net). It is pretty much a more advanced version of 8Signs that is free for personal use. It is a little harder to setup, but offers more security. It also uses almost no resources. I would recommend this to anyone that is willing to take a steep learning curve and learn more about there computer in the process.

[WSFuser]

-{ Quote: "I have already responded to this post, but I have recently stoped using 8Signs and began using CHX-I (http://www.idrci.net). It is pretty much a more advanced version of 8Signs that is free for personal use. It is a little harder to setup, but offers more security. It also uses almost no resources. I would recommend this to anyone that is willing to take a steep learning curve and learn more about there computer in the process." }-
are you talking about the packet filter, NAT, or security toolkit? i havent read about 8Signs fw, so wut kind of firewall is it? is it rule-based or application-based?

[AJohn]

Sorry about that, I was talking about the Packet Filter. It is rule based and if you take 30 minutes or so you should be able to set it up to fit your needs (depending on how you plan to use it)

[myluvnttl]

I used Outpost Pro and Look 'n' Look, and I think Look 'n' Stop is much easier to used.

[goldwing388]

I use ZA, and have never had a problem, grc.com has a leak test, see if your firewall stops it.
Stephen

[Kec Velaskec]

I use pcInternet Patrol.

-{ Quote: "grc.com has a leak test, see if your firewall stops it." }-

Real leak test - pcAudit, see if your firewall stops it.

[AJohn]

Outpost and Look 'n' Stop both stop it and they have some statefull packet inspection and actually allow you to choose what ports are open or not :D

I like PCInternetPatrol but I dont think it should have any firewall features unless they are complete. Its nice to verify checksums but I rather have good SPI and be able to configure my Firewall...

[Bonnie]

Just about to buy Outpost (2.5). On the UK site, £39.99. On the German and Irish site, about the same numbers but in Euros. English site works out to about €60. Seems in some other places they're still on 2.0 or 2.1 Pays to shop around?

[Capp]

ZoneAlarm is my weapon of choice

[AJohn]

-{ Quote: "Just about to buy Outpost (2.5). On the UK site, £39.99. On the German and Irish site, about the same numbers but in Euros. English site works out to about €60. Seems in some other places they're still on 2.0 or 2.1 Pays to shop around?" }-

Probably because the US to UK conversion sucks... so they up the price on the US site to balance out the conversion rate. Guess UK peeps buying from US site get ripped off though?

[mercurie]

On older Machine number 1: Zone Alarm Pro updated to last version of 5.1. Key has expired I'll stick with it I guess ::)

Machine number 2: Norton Personal Firewall 2004, not sure on this one. But if it is expensive to renew, I will not. Might move on; worried about clean removal :-\

[scorpsteals]

Well I use ZoneAlarm Pro. Simply the best. Available at http://www.wintipz.com/top_10_windows_software.htm
along with other good security related downloads.

[Mr2cents]

Kerio 2.1.5

[ronjor]

Kerio 2.15 moving to LooknStop this week.

[Jimbob1989]

-{ Quote: "Well I use ZoneAlarm Pro. Simply the best. Available at http://www.wintipz.com/top_10_windows_software.htm
along with other good security related downloads." }-

A matter of opinion ;D

[hollywoodpc]

Hay59 .

Very good observation . Outpost 2.5 has changed dramatically and is a great firewall . I find it humorous that someone here feels LnS is easier than Outpost . They must be joking . Outpost will hold your hand from the install onward . Too easy actually . I also use pcIP . Excellent at what it does .

[WSFuser]

I use outpost firewall. it is very easy to configure for a rules based firewalls, i rele like all the preset rules it has.

[lynchknot]

I tried all the rest and I conclude - Outpost pro is best.

[Trout]

Look 'n' Stop

[Chris12923]

Another Outpost 2.5 vote.

Thanks,

Chris

[Outpost user]

OutpostPro 2.5.375.374 is finally what I had always expected from a firewall. Notice that I had been dissatisfied with OutpostPro 2.5.370.370

Look n Stop has the reputation of being an exceptionnally good product, too. My preference still remains to Outpost, since I've never been able to have LnS work fine on any of my machines. Out of the box protection was simply insufficient as far as what I've experienced. Just my humble experience, though.

Rgds

[chrisretusn]

I've tried a bunch, Outpost 2.5 is my choice.

[polyglory]

Sygate Pro

[Shortbus]

Im a big sygate fan. it's a great firewall if you want to test out whatever your using sygate has a cool test feature on their websight too.

[NOD32 user]

-{ Quote: "Im a big sygate fan. it's a great firewall if you want to test out whatever your using sygate has a cool test feature on their websight too." }-
http://scan.sygate.com/

[ronjor]

My scan.


Trying to find out your computer name...

Unable to determine your computer name!

Trying to find out what services you are running...

Unable to detect any running services!

[NOD32 user]

Thats a good result.
I would hope almost all of the members of Wilders Security Forums would be able to get a similar result unless they have services that they run open to the web.
There are several more specific checks selectable from the menu on the left with a little more detail included.

[ronjor]

Stealth check (Kerio 2.15)


Ideally your status should be "Blocked". This indicates that your ports are not only
closed, but they are completely hidden (stealthed) to attackers.

Service

Ports

Status

Additional Information
FTP DATA

20

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
FTP

21

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SSH

22

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
TELNET

23

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SMTP

25

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
DNS

53

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
DCC

59

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
FINGER

79

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
WEB

80

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
POP3

110

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
IDENT

113

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
NetBIOS

139

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
HTTPS

443

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
Server Message Block

445

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SOCKS PROXY

1080

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SOURCE PORT

4684

BLOCKED

This is the port you are using to communicate to our Web Server. A firewall that uses Stateful Packet Inspection will show a 'BLOCKED' result for this port.
WEB PROXY

8080

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.

[NOD32 user]

Yep, thats the sort of good result to look for. Gone forever (i hope) are the windows 95 days of open computing. That was when you computer was open to the internet and it didn't matter what port people tried to connect in on it was successful :)

I should add that I use Sygate on workstations.

Also I prefer the security test 'Sheilds UP' at grc.com

[LouKaNiKo]

Kerio 4.1.2

Waiting for new version :)

[jennie171]

I use Norton Internet Security 2004 :o

[Arup]

Kerio 2.15 BZ Rules+Winsonar 2005XP with Avast Pro, all the protection that I need.

[zorro zorrito]

I use now JETICO 1.0.1.55, fine firewall

[epyon]

I'm using iptables (configured with shorewall)

[denis]

Outpost pro ;D

[fred22]

Sygate Pro vote ;D

my scan

Trying to gather information from your web browser...
Operating System = Windows XP
Browser = Firefox 1.0.2

Trying to find out your computer name...

Unable to determine your computer name!

Trying to find out what services you are running...

Unable to detect any running services!

------------------------------------------

Service

Ports

Status

Additional Information
FTP DATA

20

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
FTP

21

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SSH

22

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
TELNET

23

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SMTP

25

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
DNS

53

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
DCC

59

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
FINGER

79

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
WEB

80

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
POP3

110

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
IDENT

113

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
NetBIOS

139

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
HTTPS

443

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
Server Message Block

445

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SOCKS PROXY

1080

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
WEB PROXY

8080

BLOCKED

This port has not responded to any of our probes. It appears to be completely stealthed.
SOURCE PORT.

You have blocked all of our probes!

not bad ;)

[ice_mike]

I use Zone Alarm, seems to work o.k.

[Sputnik]

F-Secure Firewall here (the one shipped with Client Security)... Otherwise I would use Kerio 4.x or ZoneAlarm...

[Antarctica]

When I first voted in september 2003, it's a long time... I had Zone Alarm Pro. I changed for Outpost Pro and never regret it. ;) :)

[AvianFlux]

Me? Windows SP2 ICF.

Works GRrrreeat!

[WSFuser]

outpost pro for me. great protection, plenty of features, easy to use.

[Security Freak]

Outpost Pro,testing it

[Ren1]

-{ Quote: "Outpost Pro,testing it" }-


Me too

[mvdu]

Kicking poll

I'm using Outpost for now. Was using Norton's firewall, but I changed after it identified any file named avp.exe as the Aliens vs. Predator game. Big error!

[squash]

I use Kerio 2.15 and CHX-I

[Infinity]

Tiny2005

[Carver]

-{ Quote: "Outpost Pro,testing it" }-
Done testing it, I'm Keeping it.

[Trooper]

Kerio 2.1.5

[grl69]

I use ZA plus - yet to be convinced tho'

[colorado13]

ZA pro 5.5.094

Regards

[gerardwil]

None at the moment. But have a router and using Blocklist manager with Protowall: http://www.bluetack.co.uk/index.php

Gerard

[SpiritWind]

:) I guess I am one of those in the minority using Sygate-Free version !?

[Arup]

I was a quite happy user of Sygate till Avast added webshield which being a transparent proxy, was forced to dump it as Sygate has proxy program issues.

[rdsu]

On my Notebook: Outpost Pro

On my Desktop: NetVeda Safety.Net

[Stephanos G.]

KPF 4

[mercurie]

Old Compaq Presario: OutPost Pro, Lifetime update.

Emachine (one year old): Expired ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

[NoNuts]

Hi ;)

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=489197&postcount=35

Cheers

[ErikAlbert]

I use ZoneAlarm Free, a pure simple firewall.

I like the red button in ZoneAlarm to disconnect from the internet.
I call it my relax button.

I don't like the colors of that button, a better choice would have been :
red = no access to internet (in stead of dark red)
green = access to internet (in stead of red).
Just like a traffic light.

The lock icon is superfluous IMHO, because the red button does the same job.

[controlmind]

I use Sygate Personal Firewall Pro

[INTOXSICKATED]

i've dumped my software firewall, and now i'm just using a router with a hardware firewall. :lurking:

[bigc73542]

The firewall in my trend micro internet security. It takes a little playing with but works well when configured ;) Plus hardware firewall.

[dog]

Kerio Currently + NAT/Router

[Climenole]

Look'n'Stop

:)

[Stephanos G.]

Hi Dog, which version of Kerio?

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Hi Dog, which version of Kerio?" }-4 RC2 :)

[BlueZannetti]

Look'n'Stop with NAT router

Blue

[nusrat]

...and I chose to pay for it, too! (after a trial)
It scores well in product-comparison tests.
But the best thing is the Active Content filter:
it lets me
-- control ALL of my browsers with ONE set of rules
for scripts, cookies, Java, ActiveX, popups, etc.
-- specify exceptions for individual sites.
And when I don't want to bother to specify an
exception, I can turn off the filtering with a single click.

[manOFpeace]

Zone Alarm free 4.5.594. 8)

[digibits]

Look 'n Stop

[Pifcan]

Outpost Firewall Pro.
If you have the chance to read PC Expert issue 153 May 2005, you will know who is the best firewall at the moment.
Best regards,
Richard

[WSFuser]

outpost pro for me.

[sweater]

::)

I tried some but many problems I found, so for now I use the NetVeda 3.61, it is light and easy to use w out of the box settings and it didn't slow down my dial-up connections. I know this firewall is not very popular like the others in firewallleaktester.com so I have to use some added protection softwares like SSM and ProcessGuard and Ewido and A-Squared anti-Trojans sofwares. And also I use Avast AntiVirus coz it has Network Shield and WebShield for added layer of protections.

The best thing about NetVeda is that it works like a pro versions like some out there... and still it is free. 8) ;)

[Juggernaut]

Sygate and a Hadware Firewall at the same time.

[wildman]

:) Zone Alarm was recommended, thus it is the one I am using.

Thanks
Wildman

[TinyTux]

Proxy >>> Hardware Firewall (NAT) >>> Virtual Private Network (VPN) >>>
Running Knoppix ... no hard drives :)

[myluvnttl]

Running Outpost. I decided to stop using Tiny Firewall 2005.

[Infinity]

-{ Quote: "Running Outpost. I decided to stop using Tiny Firewall 2005." }-

why if I may ask?

[Eldar]

Was running OutPost 2.6 before, but after I updated to 2.7 it killed my internet connection after some time. ::)
Don't know why, but searched for an answer as long as my connection lasted, otherwise I had to reboot.
OutPost is a very nice firewall, but because of the problems I was having, I looked elsewhere.
Tried & bought ZoneAlarm Pro and it keeps my connection, so I'm happy again. :)
If there's another OutPost update, maybe I'll try that one.

So much choice. ;D

[Don Pelotas]

-{ Quote: "Was running OutPost 2.6 before, but after I updated to 2.7 it killed my internet connection after some time. ::)
Don't know why, but searched for an answer as long as my connection lasted, otherwise I had to reboot.
OutPost is a very nice firewall, but because of the problems I was having, I looked elsewhere.
Tried & bought ZoneAlarm Pro and it keeps my connection, so I'm happy again. :)
If there's another OutPost update, maybe I'll try that one.

So much choice. ;D" }-
Hi Eldar

A new version is already out:http://outpostfirewall.com/forum/showthread.php?p=104195#post104195. :)

[Eldar]

-{ Quote: "Hi Eldar
A new version is already out:http://outpostfirewall.com/forum/showthread.php?p=104195#post104195. :)" }-Thanks Don.
Now why didn't I see that before. ;D ;)

[niggiebro]

I use both Hardware and Software, which is:

ZoneAlarm Pro version:6.0.631.003
TrueVector version:6.0.631.003
Driver version:6.0.631.003
Anti-spyware engine version:4.0.9.7
Anti-spyware signature DAT file version:01.200508.111

which is on all my systems on my network! ;D

[bellgamin]

NAT router
+
Outpost
=
Magnifique!

[Infinity]

router+Tiny2005+hardware firewall from amd64 (no resources afaik)

[mHKm]

outpost pro rulez

[Omicron]

Kerio Firewall 2.1.4

[akshay_k72]

Zone Alarm Pro 6 with NAT, SPI router.

[JonPaulOnLine]

-{ Quote: "Zone Alarm Pro 6 with NAT, SPI router." }-

I am onZA version 5.5.
Did you uninstall ZA prior version,before going to version #6
or did you do a manual upgrade?

[akshay_k72]

-{ Quote: "I am onZA version 5.5.
Did you uninstall ZA prior version,before going to version #6
or did you do a manual upgrade?" }-

I tried the trial version for couple of days and then bought the license. In that same trial version I changed the key and it became a pro version. Incase you are planning to upgrade, I suggest you to do a clean install.

Cheers

Akshay.