|
The following list identifies the most commonly downloaded personal firewall
software1. This provides a loose representation of the
latest consumer trends, identifying what software people are interested in
trying or buying:
ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from
hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a
firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The
firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic
you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to
decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet
lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while
you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically
with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity.
Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new
application attempts to access the Internet.
Armor2net Personal Firewall stops hackers and data thieves and protects
your PC from Internet-borne threats. It meets your requirements for
Internet security and privacy. This PC firewall monitors all Internet
connections to and from your computer to ensure that only legitimate
traffic is allowed, and alerts you to attempted intrusions. You have
the option to grant and deny access to the Internet on a per-application
basis, thus preventing worms, Trojan horses, and spyware programs.
Tiny Personal Firewall integrates several protection layers for the
ultimate safety of the desktop and server. Traditional Firewall blocks
the network traffic based on protocol, ports, and application. Intrusion
Detection and Prevention blocks the network traffic based on the content
of packets. Malicious packet content is frequently used by hackers
exploiting vulnerabilities of otherwise trusted applications, such as
Windows kernel components, IIS and others. Application Security controls
the behavior of applications and controls whether the application may
start itself or whether it may start others.
Prevx Home provides a critical last line of defense, protecting your
computer against sophisticated, new attacks all other security measures
fail to stop. This powerful, host-intrusion-prevention software will
protect against malicious intrusions capable of crashing your system,
stealing confidential information, tracking your browsing behavior, hijacking
your PC, and slowing down your Internet connection.
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro provides a multilayered shield of network,
content, application, and operating-system protection for your PC.
In addition to advanced firewall technologies, the Pro version integrates
a world-class Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) that includes
application-based IDS, DOS protection, and Trojan horse protection.
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro is the ultimate desktop-security solution,
trusted by professionals and relied upon by millions of users.
|