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Best Firewall Software - Editor's Choice

#1  ZONEALARM PRO 2008

Description

ZoneAlarm Pro - firewall protection. Simple to install (step-by-step installation wizard gets you up and running in minutes). Easy to use (comes with default security settings for "out-of-the-box" protection). Compatible with Windows operating systems (Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP).

Main Features

  • Triple Defense Firewall; protects your entire computer
  • Best alternative. Scans for and removes spyware
  • Delivers proactive firewall protection
  • Protects your programs from malware

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Price

$39.95

Add multi-layered security to your current antivirus for more protection. Includes operating system firewall, anti-spyware, identity theft protection and network and program firewall.

Best of all, fully compatible with major antivirus software and Windows operating systems. Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.

Advanced Features:
  • Allows to assign different security levels
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Complete PC Firewall Protection
  • Automatic Wireless Security
  • #2  SHIELD PRO FIREWALL 2008

    Description

    Provides essential virus protection from viruses, intruders, and privacy threats. Best of all, this software gives you both virus protection and intruder security by providing ongoing support and updates.

    Main Features

    • Best Personal Firewall; Immediate Alerts
    • Free Tech Support Phone & Email
    • Monitors All Incoming and Outgoing Connections
    • No Need to Reboot After Installation
    • Blocks Virus Infections in Real-Time
    • Friendly Interface

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    Price

    $29.99

    This software, using Hauri technology for virus protection, accurately detects and repairs viruses with its fully optimized and separated antivirus engine for Macro, Script and Windows viruses.

    It is distinguished from the other Antivirus tools by its high-speed scanning capability.

    It also scans and cleans email messages on a real time basis before they ever reach your computer.

    #3  COMODO FIREWALL

    Description

    Comodo Firewall is a free-to-use application. The best way to constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks.

    Main Features

    • Firewall Logging
    • PC Security during PC Start up
    • Smart Alerts, Total visibility of all internet connections
    • Defense against Trojan Protocols
    • Application Behavior Analysis

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    Price

    Free

    It validates all the components of an application before allowing it internet access.

    Comdo Firewall analyzes each application behavior and detects any suspicious activity before allowing internet access.

    In addition, the Comodo Firewall helps with connection details like IP addresses and ports. It also provides free proactive technical support.
    #4  PRISMA FIREWALL

    Description

    Designed for home and small office settings, Prisma Firewall software provides a reliable solution to intrusion prevention, a personal firewall for individual PCs.

    Main Features

    • Detects and blocks all intrusions by intruders
    • Packet filtering
    • Monitors network activity of your PC
    • Network traffic graph
    • Easy-to-use

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    Screenshot #1 - Prisma Firewall

    Price

    $29.50
    Within a private network, Prisma Firewall protects the computer from attacks of internal users.

    Displays information about current opened connections (tcp/udp) and historical data about your network traffic. Also, you are able to close connections (only for tcp) or kill process (only if you have the proper rights).
    #5  NET FIREWALL

    Description

    Stateful firewall solution built to protect Windows-based systems not currently protected by a firewall.

    Main Features

    • Advanced Management Tool
    • Flexible Rule-based Packet Filetring
    • Three Levels of Stealth Security
    • Network traffic graph
    • Protocol Mapping Availability

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    Price

    $49.95
    It tracks each packet traversing the firewall and makes sure that they are legitimate.

    Don't need logged on user to load firewall rules and start packet filtering engine.



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