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A good firewall controls not only the incoming but also the outgoing data transfer. Because most harmful software arrived simply by inadvertence on the computer and attacks from the inside out. A "stealth mode" is of little use, because the computer is not really hidden, but many functions are greatly limited.

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	Listed since 07/2008	Check Point Zone Alarm ForceField The virtual browser is a novel security concept generally well executed, says PC Advisor, with no incompatibility … 1 Review
	Listed since 12/2007	Objective Development Little Snitch 2.0 "... It watches for unexpected outgoing traffic, and when something crops up, the Snitch will make sure you know about it." 1 Review
	Listed since 01/2008	Comodo Firewall Pro "... You get all the automatic updates, rootkit and real-time traffic protection you'd expect of a full enterprise … 1 Review
	Listed since 12/2006	Tesco Internet Security "Probably the most convincing reason for buying Internet Security is to protect other users of your computer. … 1 Review
	Listed since 03/2008	Webroot Software AntiVirus with AntiSpyware & Firewall "Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall is a very good value and offers a lot of first-rate protection for a very reasonable price. ..." 1 Review, 3 Opinions
	Listed since 01/2005	Network Associates McAfee Internet Security Suite 9.0 "... If you want additional features, McAfee Internet Security Suite 9.0 provides just about everything you … 1 Review
	Listed since 04/2006	Agnitum Outpost Firewall 3.5 "The ImproveNet rule updates sound great in theory, but the system still needs to prove itself in the real world." 1 Review

Reviews

"ZoneAlarm ForceField review"

1 Firewall

PC Advisor

Published on 5/2008

On test: Check Point Zone Alarm ForceField

"ZoneAlarm promises safer surfing, shopping and banking with its new browser protection software." Review details: Single Test → Test results

"Data protection"

2 Anti-Spam / Anti-Spyware, 1 Internet, and 2 other Products

PC Pro

Published on 3/2008

On test: TrueCrypt Foundation TrueCrypt 4.3, Anonymizer, Inc. Anonymizer, McAfee SiteAdvisor, Safer Networking Spybot S&D 1.5

"The government isn't the only one with lessons to learn from recent data disasters: all of us should re-assess how seriously we take data security on a personal level. Here are some essential downloads that can help." Review details: Five encryption and security utilities were reviewed and rated based on features, performance and value for money. Scores ranged from 4 to 6 stars out of 6. → Test results

"Little Snitch 2"

1 Firewall

MacUser

Published on 25/2007

On test: Objective Development Little Snitch 2.0

"Your Mac has a built-in firewall that keeps a close eye on incoming network connections. You can control what comes in, and which applications it can reach. That's fine, but what about network traffic heading in the other direction? What about applications that try to make outbound connections to other servers? Enter Little Snitch, the app that snitches on all apps trying to make outgoing calls." Review details: Single Test → Test results

"Agnitum Outpost 3.5"

1 Firewall

PC Pro

Published on 5/2006

On test: Agnitum Outpost Firewall 3.5

"Hot on the heels of Outpost 3 with its Anti-Spam module, comes yet another release of this popular personal firewall application." Review details: Single Test. The following criteria were taken into account: ease of use, features and value for money. → Test results