Bitguard Firewall Version 2.4

Wanted to share my comments on Bitguard Firewall. I had the opportunity to test it out and found it to be a refreshing new and inventive firewall application. The following are some of my comments back to the developer on Bitguard. Also I will post their information from their web site on Bitguard.
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"Installation"
Installation went smoothed with no problems in installing on my pc and there were no glitches.

"Resources"
After reboot on my system resources were showing at 84%. (Now in my opinion that is a bit of a draw on my system. Prior firewalls that I have tested were holding at 92 to 94% after reboot.

"Process in Memory"
Firewall exe - 8648kb
Firesvc exe - 6136kb
Again these are a bit of a draw on my pc......
My point being computers that don't have a lot of memory, this would strain ones pc a bit.

"GUI"
Your main interface is quite impressive to say the least!
Very easy to understand for the novice and advanced user. You have some very nice features incorporated in Bitguard such as the Matrix....I have never seen anything like this before!!
Logs........configuration........basic settings.......ip tracking and resolving....all these features are a plus ....nicely laid out........

"Testing"
Here are the following sites I have tested Bitguard against.
http://scan.sygate.com/
http://www.pcflank.com/
http://grc.com/intro.htm
http://www.auditmypc.com/
http://www.dslreports.com/scan
http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/

Bitguard passed all these port scans 100% Stealth!!
Recommendations:
A.) In reference to the resouces this is a small problem from my view point. The resource level should hold around 92 to 95 % after reboot.
B.) Bitguard seems to draw more than average on resources.
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The following is a direct quote from Bitguard Web Site on their firewall.:
--PRODUCT –BitGuard Firewall – OEM Version 2.4

Product Description



Secure control of all network traffic and running processes
BitGuard Security Personal Firewall is designed to specifically meet the needs of home users, corporate users and laptop users with networked computers connected to an intranet or the Internet. It is packed with features to help control all traffic and launch of applications, and to help protect against attacks and the spreading of malicious data.



Based on a simple, easy understandable firewall structure that facilitates the configuration and ensures maximum security, the BitGuard Security Personal Firewall will provide one of the highest levels of protection available.

Details



Features & Benefits
ü Process Control – Control which applications are able to run on the computer, and terminate the execution of unknown applications without it even being able to read a single line of code from its own executable.

ü Dynamic Return Port List – Simplifies use of applications where it is expecting delayed return traffic, requiring that no port configuration is needed.

ü Gigabit & Wireless Compatible – Offers fast stable protection on Gigabit and Wireless connections.

ü Encrypted databases – Provides security against malicious code trying to attack the firewall configuration, also prevents users from tampering with the firewall.

ü Always Protecting – All security elements located in a device driver that cannot easily be stopped, ensuring full protection at all times.

ü Password protection – Enables the user or administrator to fully lock the firewall to prevent unwanted configuration of the product.

ü Driver based – Located as an NDIS Miniport driver, the firewall functions at the lowest possible level in the operating system.

ü Protects system against unknown threats – By configuring the firewall to not allow any unknown processes to execute or communicate a system can be secured from unknown threats.

ü No hidden configurations – Simple and easy to manage configuration where all settings are visible with easy access.

ü Stealth ports – Hides ports on the computer, to prevent attacks and port-scans.

ü Low system requirements – Minimum system overhead required.
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ü Block unwanted traffic – Configurable to automatically drop any illegal or unwanted network traffic.

ü Live statistics with Network Matrix – Graphical view of who the computer communicates with.

Conculsion:
Biguard can match up with the big boys!!! Here is their web site!! Give it a try and post your opinions.
http://www.tryus.dk/start.asp?lang=en

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Hi


Thanks for the posting on BitGuard.
I was away the intire month of April and was wondering if anybody had been
messing with BitGuard lately.
What some of the people here liked was the fact it operates at the kernel Level.
I found while using it that right clicking on the icon in tray and selecting shut down didn't really shut it down and had to go to network connection and untick it there , where the driver is listed.
I also think there might have been some issues with process guard but my alcohol induced oldtimers keeps me from remembering all these things.
There should be an old thread on BitGuard here. just get the dust mop out and you will find it.

And BTW what has RedDwarf been up to lately?


controler

 

Tried it, very buggy. This thing destroys BOClean for one thing.. Anyway, even with BOClean off, this things buggy overall.

Couldn't wait to uninstall it!

 

Musicman thank you for that great write up.
I think Bitguard Firewall is excellent and flows effortlessly on my win98 .
I remember Red Dwarf saying that there was a new version being tested a new so perhaps these issues will be addressed in the next upgrade
Havent seen Red Dwarf around since his last excellent postings on Bitguard . hope he graces us with his presence once again soon .
links to bitgaurd threads https://www.wilderssecurity.com/search.php?searchid=24647

 

Hey SC

sorry but the link to the old posts seem dead


controler

 

bugger