Definitive Best Firewall 2009

[Barney T. Administrators]

An updated "Best Firewall" poll for 2009. Please use this as a reference when researching Firewall utilities. As time goes on, the poll can be updated to add further options.

Happy Voting!

[Deathray]

Comodo for me...

Have used it for a while... I don't particularly like those packages that have anti-virus + firewall and all sorts of other stuff... I prefer dedicated programs I have a lot of control over

Ultimately, I can see myself using an old computer as my firewall/router using some open source packages

[Denholm]

NAT + Firewall settings on my Netcomm DSL Modem (Y)

[Lee G. Veteran]

Windows Built-In Firewall

[Paixao]

Outpost. I bought it yesterday. Lifetime license for the price of 1 year. :laugh: :yes:

[the big dill]

smart security :D - so light and useful (both anti virus and anti spyware)

[medium_pimpin]

Comodo+router. If anyone votes for Norton, they need to be removed from the gene-pool.

[Mathachew Veteran]

Windows Built-In Firewall

[MuffloN]

Comodo and Outpost have generally been the absolutely best firewalls, however, I'm starting to like Win7's build in, so I'll have to wait to answer just like in the AV thread.

[BlueFlame]

Kaspersky Internet Security+Router

[Blindlabel013]

Windows Built-In Firewall and Hardware Firewall/NAT Router :)

[kilimanjaro]

Windows firewall + router

[way2quik]

NAT Router + built in windows firewall

(Voted for NAT router)

[Thirtythree]

Router with SPI firewall + built in Windows Firewall.

[Lord Ba'al]

Clearly Outpost :woot:

The Windows "Firewall" really shouldn't be in this poll, as it hardly deserves that name :no:

[Harlem39s Finest]

comodo

[Thirtythree]

Clearly Outpost :woot:

The Windows "Firewall" really shouldn't be in this poll, as it hardly deserves that name :no:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(networking)

A firewall is a dedicated appliance, or software running on another computer, which inspects network traffic passing through it, and denies or permits passage based on a set of rules.

A firewall's basic task is to regulate some of the flow of traffic between computer networks of different trust levels. Typical examples are the Internet which is a zone with no trust and an internal network which is a zone of higher trust. A zone with an intermediate trust level, situated between the Internet and a trusted internal network, is often referred to as a "perimeter network" or Demilitarized zone (DMZ).

A firewall's function within a network is similar to physical firewalls with fire doors in building construction. In the former case, it is used to prevent network intrusion to the private network. In the latter case, it is intended to contain and delay structural fire from spreading to adjacent structures.

Not sure how it hardly deserves the name. :blink:

[Crono21]

I've been using Comodo but I'm troubled by the fact that its not being updated anymore they've moved on to another product that is different.

Whats the best Free firewall out now that's actually being updated?

[(Spork)]

built in firewall + router

[fix-this!]

well since comodo doesn't work yet with windows 7 ill have to go with the built in windows firewall, passed all of the leak tests ive thrown at it so far !

[cropcircles]

My favorite Sygate isn't on the list and I know it was put into the mothballs several years ago by Symantec/Norton, but I loved Sygate and I had tried all of the firewalls and I felt Sygate was above the rest. Its really a shame Symantec didn't try and freshen up Symantec, put a new paint job on it and get it back out there. I think it had a pretty loyal following and still is being used.

[Matt]

i havnet used a software firewall, except windows firewall, in ages. nat+windows firewall does just fine.

[Loso]

is eset smart security + threat fire make for a good combo?

[Malfunctional]

I loved comodo but it's not compatible with 64bit operating systems :( , what is the best firewall for 64bit that isn't a resource hog?

Edit: Ah never mind I finally noticed the 64 bit drop down arrow, lack of sleep seems to have blinded me :sleep:

Edited March 6, 2009 by Malfunctional

[Dhilian]

Comodo Internet Security

just don't install the other resources but the firewall.

[wrack]

I've been using Comodo but I'm troubled by the fact that its not being updated anymore they've moved on to another product that is different.

Whats the best Free firewall out now that's actually being updated?

ZoneAlarm Free.