drake
drizzy
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join:2002-06-10
Brooklyn, NY
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|  The Security Firewall Poll - 2004
Well, I've come across two Firewall Polls in the past - created by Wildcatboy  , our forum host. The FAQ here: »Security »Which firewall should I use? - should point you to both polls posted in 2001, and another in 2002. So, here's a brand-new, out-of-the-box Firewall poll .. 2004!
I'll pretty much quote Wildcatboy from here:
If your option is not there, choose other. If your situation is unique, then you figure it out yourself.  Just don't forget to post and explain things. If you are voting "other" tell us what. If you use a router, then you may want to let us know which brand. If you pick "a router and a software firewall", then let us know which, etc... You get the drift.
| What kind of firewall / Intrusion detection System do you use? |
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| | | A router and a software firewall |  289 (24.7%) | | Zone Alarm Pro | 149 (12.7%) | | Sygate / Sygate Pro | 118 (10.1%) | | Just a NAT capable router | 94 (8%) | | Zone Alarm | 91 (7.7%) | | Windows Firewall | 66 (5.6%) | | Kerio Personal firewall | 61 (5.2%) | | Symantec Norton Personal Firewall | 57 (4.8%) | | Others | 54 (4.6%) | | *NiX flavoured | 39 (3.3%) | | Outpost | 37 (3.1%) | | McAfee | 33 (2.8%) | | Proxy server / router /software | 25 (2.1%) | | None | 16 (1.3%) | | Look'n'Stop | 9 (0.7%) | | Black Ice IDS | 9 (0.7%) | | Tiny Personal Firewall | 8 (0.6%) | | A software firewall and an IDS | 4 (0.3%) | | SOHO | 4 (0.3%) | | AtGuard | 2 (0.1%) | | Snort IDS | 1 (0%) | | Conseal | 1 (0%) | | A proxy Server | 1 (0%) | | Lockdown 2000 | 0 (0%) | 1168 participants.
results as pie chart in flash |
Thank you for participating in this poll/thread.
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hayc59
VoodooChild
Premium
join:2001-02-26
David R.I.P. | *Voted Outpost:) |
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Buddel
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Premium
join:2004-03-06
EU | reply to drake
Sygate here. |
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Stooges Fan
We Say Merry Christmas
Premium
join:2002-10-18
Stoogeville
clubs: | reply to drake
Made the switch from ZAP to Kaspersky Anti-Hacker |
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okitismine
join:2000-08-06
Brisbane, CA | reply to drake
Efficent 5930 router with stateful firewall
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drake
drizzy
Premium,MVM
join:2002-06-10
Brooklyn, NY | reply to drake
My Vote:
•A router and a software firewall
Linksys BEFSR41 with Sygate Personal Firewall. |
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TerryMiller
Premium
join:2003-10-23 | reply to drake
A router with inbound and outbound rules + outpost for application control.
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My family site |
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JTM1051
Premium,MVM
join:2000-07-08
Moorpark, CA | reply to drake
Netgear RP614 v2 (NAT/SPI) router and ZAP 5.5.062.000. |
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DonoftheDead
Premium
join:2004-07-12
USofA
clubs:
·Comcast
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Router and s/w firewall(ZAF5.1.033) here. However, when I do port scans(here and grc.com) I get the the same results whether I'm behind my router(BelkinF5D-5230) or not. After a little experimentation I've found out my ISP's dsl modem has NAT, so I don't feel I need the router(because my ISP and their modem's NAT) but I use it anyway to hook up all my boxen. (OT-I'm thinking one's ISP may affect how one sets up ones security. Very curious to know if ISP's make a difference to others -maybe a new thread?):) |
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NanDog
The Pup Was Female, I'M Not
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join:2003-12-28
Tacoma, WA
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I'm behind my Linksys BEFSX41 and NIS2003 (along with AdAwareSEPlus, SpyBot, SpyWareBlaster, TrojanHunter, IESpyAd and other tools/utilities such as ProcessExplorer, BelarcAdvisor and the like!) I guess I feel pretty secure!  YMMV!
As is so often said, "I wouldn't be so paranoid if they all weren't out to get me!"  |
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markwp2001
Spreadhead
Premium
join:2002-05-25
Long Beach, MS
| said by NanDog :I'm behind my Linksys BEFSX41 and NIS2003 (along with AdAwareSEPlus, SpyBot, SpyWareBlaster, TrojanHunter, IESpyAd and other tools/utilities such as ProcessExplorer, BelarcAdvisor and the like!) I guess I feel pretty secure! YMMV! As is so often said, "I wouldn't be so paranoid if they all weren't out to get me!" LMAO, you're pretty damn vulnerable there, no retinal scanning to gain access to the system?
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Spy
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join:2001-09-22
NE | reply to drake
Sygate... |
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NanDog
The Pup Was Female, I'M Not
Premium
join:2003-12-28
Tacoma, WA | reply to markwp2001
No retinal scanning yet but what about that MS thumbprint thing that came out not long ago? |
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markwp2001
Spreadhead
Premium
join:2002-05-25
Long Beach, MS | Like you would have a MS security product  |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
1 edit | reply to drake
Voted ZoneAlarm Pro - but I'm using the ZoneAlarm Security Suite. Linksys WRT54G will be coming back into the mix in the next few months. But it's currently not part of my setup. |
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NanDog
The Pup Was Female, I'M Not
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join:2003-12-28
Tacoma, WA
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said by markwp2001 :Like you would have a MS security product LOL!
NanDog |
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jack b
Gone Fishing
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join:2000-09-08
Cape Cod
clubs:
1 edit | reply to drake
Surprise.
Router and a software firewall..
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Spy
Premium
join:2001-09-22
NE
| said by jack b :Surprise. Router and a software firewall and the software firewall is...? |
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black knight
Premium
join:2004-06-22
Oxford, CT
clubs: | reply to drake
Linksys WRT-54g and Zone alarm free here. |
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WFO
Premium
join:2001-08-27
San Ramon, CA | reply to drake
Linksys WRT54GS, Zone Alarm Pro and more security programs than ND listed...but that's another topic. LOL.;) |
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