LooknStop 2.04beta Rules Set

I am new to rule based firewalls.
I want to make sure that in LooknStop 2.04 beta, the enhanced rules set is enough security for an average internet user such as myself.
Also, is it enough to "authorize" the web browser, updaters, etc., or do I need to tinker with the rules?
Thank you!
Scotcov

 

Scotcov

LooknStop may well be one of the very best firewalls around.......however.....last night I installed it briefly and enable the enhabced rules set.......an all my netbios ports remained open
knowing full well that this is an error on my part I un-installed......an will wait until I can get more instructions from a lookNstop user.......there is a lookNstop forum but I chose not to go there.......registration was required last I looked..........
nevertheless....imo lookNstop is a great firewall.

snowy

 

Scotcov

The enahanced rule set should provide the average user with good security. Should you encounter something being blocked that you require, then you would need to go in and tinker with the rule set.

The latest beta does provide additional application control, perhaps Mickey will jump in and explain that further.

 

Scotcov

The enhanced rule set does provide good out of the box security for most users. Should you want to venture further into the rule set and create your own custom rule set, the following are some additional resources for you.

The Look ‘n’ Stop web site FAQ has some rule examples and pertinent information:
http://www.looknstop.com/En/faq.htm

There is Andreas Wagner’s site, which provides information on a number of different LnS rules:
http://itsec.commontology.de/firewalls/lns/lns-rules.html

Becky’s also hosts a Look ‘n’ Stop Forum where the developer, Frederic, frequents along with other knowledgeable users:
http://www.morelerbe.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=35&DaysPrune=20

Recent posts here that might be of assistance in customizing rules:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4413

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4419

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4423

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=4426

 

Except for the REAL PARANOID users like myself, the enhanced ruleset included in LNS will give you as good protection as any other firewall out there.
There should be no need to make any other rules than the ones already included other than in rare cases such as WinMx for example that uses special rules.
Even then, making a rule in such case is easy as all you have to do is go to your log, look at the entry being blocked and you can add the rule directly from that screen at that time.

 

Thank you all for the very clear answers. And thanks
CrazyM for all those links. I'm going to follow up as soon as I log out.
I'm sorry to hear about those open ports, snowman. I've taken all the tests at PC Flank about 3 times since getting LooknStop (I'm paranoid! ), and passed them all 100%. Hope it works out! It does seem to be a great firewall.

Scotcov