Best Firewall

[BirdDad]

I like that the Bitdefender is $10 cheaper than Symantec Norton Internet Security 2014 - 3 PCs Download but don't know much about them. I want to protect my families PCs from hackers mostly, but do not know which to buy. I got Malware bytes installed but want to back it up with something that has a good firewall and AV. Is there better ones?

 

[sourceninja]

Bitdefender makes solid products. It's the only product I recommend to protect corporate virtual environments, so that makes it good enough for my desktop.

 

[BirdDad]

Does it have a good firewall? Thanks for the response. I still am unsure of what to get.

 

[MrColin]

Signature based file scanning is an obsolete technology. Don't even bother.

 

[PliotronX]

Signature based file scanning is an obsolete technology. Don't even bother.

I agree, but out of those two it'd be FitBefriender. At work we are using the client endpoint security of BD and it is very slick. Setting up relays for updates is simple and you get a real-time readout of infections and who's downloading midget porn and getting their system infected.

 

[Captante]

Either would be a solid choice. Go with whichever will cost you less.

 

[BirdDad]

I need to know the best firewall software(preferably free but will pay if it is not).
Thanks

 

[balloonshark]

Windows built in firewall has pretty good inbound protection. Most routers do the same. Here is a list of free firewalls. http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-firewall-protection.htm

I've been using Online Armor for a while now. Since it has a HIPS component it can throw up pop-ups.

 

[John Connor]

I've used Comodo Firewall and it's pretty good. I also like the ARP cache protection which is good for laptops using WIFI to prevent man in the middle attacks.

If you have a router the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) that is inherit to routers will be good enough though. Unless you want more advanced protection and outbound traffic rules.

For malware protection consider Sandboxie. This will run your web browser in a sandbox so that malware won't even touch your computer. Configure Sandboxie to automatically delete contents on exit, allow access to bookmarks and the profile (at reduced protection but less cumbersomeness) and your good. Sandboxie has a forum so check them out.

 

[soumya]

Tried eset Nod32 and Bitdefender Total Security till date and Bitdefender has better options and easy to handle and control.

 

[alkemyst]

Best will be device-based. Almost all others all have short-comings.

 

[Ketchup]

Wouldn't firewall choice be based on what you are doing?

For the family, the router and the Windows firewall seem ok with me. I use DoNotTrackMe on the browsers, mainly because it not intrusive and at least seems to be helping. I used AdBlock for the ads. I know it allows a few through, but it's got to support itself somewhere, and I'm ok with that. I have never seen it allow one that leads to malware.

I have tried Sandboxie, and it is just too much of a pain for me, and I know the rest of the family would just avoid it anyway.

I am all about being safe (we haven't had a virus in the house in forever) I just don't see the point of going crazy with it.

 

[kbp]

VPN and another Firewall layer

 

[SlickR12345]

If you don't mind paying Bitdefender is probably the best in terms of security vs hands off approach.

If you are an advanced and/or power user and want the best firewall than I recommend Comodo firewall which is free. Be prepared to get a lot of notifications though and to set up a lot of programs and connections yourself.

 

[Elixer]

I've used Comodo Firewall and it's pretty good.

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It is pretty nice, and it works, and it is free.

Can't ask for anything more.

 

[alkemyst]

Noisy firewalls tend to be shut off.

If you really need a FW solution get something that you can set up the rules.

Many that think they want/need a FW really don't.

 

[JuliaQualls]

Bitdefender makes solid products. It's the only product I recommend to protect corporate virtual environments, so that makes it good enough for my desktop.

I think bitdefender is a specific antivirus which is good for removing the virus.

 

[shreyalive11]

I have tried Sandboxie, and it is just too much of a pain for me, and I know the rest of the family would just avoid it anyway.
Sandboxie is the best tool i find for this purpose.

 

[John Connor]

Uh, Sandboxie isn't a firewall and if your having trouble with Sandboxie you never configured it right.

 

[shreyalive11]

I think bitdefender is a specific antivirus which is good for removing the virus.

I don't agree with you. I think trustport is much far better than this in removing virus.

 

[John Connor]

Have you even used Bitdefender?

 

[John Connor]

If you want an IDS like Trustport offers check out the free Untangle.

 

[riahc3]

pfSense

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[ralfy]

I use the free version of Win 8 Firewall Control.

 

[SlickR12345]

Bitdefender is great, if you have the money go for it. If you absolutely want free, then comodo IS is the only suite that has firewall and AV.

Else a combination of online armor free and say Avast free AV would be decent.