NOD32 firewall vs others

Any opinions on using ESET Smart Security vs other firewalls ? I'm using the ESET firewall now and I would say it is fine - but I'm always looking for more protection.

 

What is to say, nice fw as configurable as ZAP, OnlineArmour, KIS etc.

 

It all depends on if they have hips is what makes some products different from others as a pure firewall esets is just fine and more configurable then say Windows XP Firewall.

 

I don't think it will be long before this thread is closed, tread carefully.

 

Why would it be closed.... ? this is a firewall forum A vs B is allowed here but besides that, there is nothing here to get it closed in the first place.

 

I didn't know they allow a vs b threads in here

 

I believe its pretty much limited to this forum alone.

 

I think it's allowed except in the antivirus category.
People tend to get emotional about their favorite av programs.

 

On firewalls it is pretty the same, a lot of heated discussions on who is best Comodo/OA/HIPS/No HIPS/etc... never understood why "a vs b" only applies to antivirus. Not fair

Fax

 

Off topic:
Fax, if you have doubts or concerns about this PM Ronjor or LWM.

Back on topic:

Eset firewall in Eset Smart Security is a pretty decent firewall when you compare it to the Windows Firewall that comes integrated to Win XP SP-2 or Windows Vista. It's more configurable and you can set rules easily. I find the firewall on Windows Vista a little bit complicated when it comes to set rules for outbond connections.

Best regards,

Carlos

 

Thanks was I was looking for. I've had some trouble setting up ESET's firewall, but I guess all of them have there quirks in the configs. Do the "hardening" utilities work just as well with Windows firewalls as with 3rd party?