Do you use a Firewall?


Do you use Firewall protection?  

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  1. 1. Do you use Firewall protection?

    • I use a software-based Firewall
      27
    • I use a hardware-based Firewall
      28
    • I use both software and hardware-based Firewall protection
      51
    • I don't use Firewall protection
      18


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I was curious wat type of firewall protection people here use. I use the firewall protection from my router and I dont use any software-based protection (Windows Firewall is also off).

So..?

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a hardware firewall (inc. those in routers) is not enough. you have no protection against outbound connections from malicious software on your computer.

even the addition of anti-malware software is not as effective as it can only protect against known threats.

a software firewall is absolutely essential.

anti-malware software is a recommended addition.

a hardware firewall is a useful device (especially for a corporation), however it should only be used in addition to a software firewall.

i posted an explanation of this yesterday here. see post #12, and #19 in responce to #18.

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I use a 'proper' business level firewall, a NetScreen 5GT ADSL Wireless in fact. ?600 of goodness for free thanks to work :)) I have it locked down fairly tight, even the outgoing policies so I don't bother with a software firewall either.

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I use a software firewall on all my devices, and a well config'ed hardware router / firewall / NAT all-in-one job...

Seems to cope with all things I chuck at it, but Common Sense is still needed.

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I don't use or need a firewall. Then again, I split my connection between two computers using a router, which I can imagine is a hardware firewall. Hmm, it is in DMZ mode, so again, I guess I'm not using a firewall of any kind. Can't be bothered with configuring ports for my multitude of games, P2P and torrent applications, DMZ is just easier.

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Anyone who doesn't use either, or better yet, both will eventually experience pain :no:

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Hardly. I don't want to bother with ZoneAlarm etc. CONSTANTLY annoying me with messages or a hardware firewall limiting access to my programs becasue of port blocking (and it takes a long time finding out what ports programs/games etc. use all the time).

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