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== [http://www.jetico.com/index.htm#/jpfirewall.htm| Jetico Personal Firewall v1] == | == [http://www.jetico.com/index.htm#/jpfirewall.htm| Jetico Personal Firewall v1] == | ||
''License: Free'' | ''License: Free'' | ||
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+ | '''Rating''' | ||
+ | * Strength against Leak Tests: Very Good | ||
+ | * Port Stealthing: Full Stealth | ||
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+ | '''Summary''' | ||
Overall, my favorite firewall. | Overall, my favorite firewall. | ||
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Matousec.com rated it as a close second in its overall list of firewalls [http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php]. | Matousec.com rated it as a close second in its overall list of firewalls [http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php]. | ||
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+ | '''External Links''' | ||
[http://www.wilderssecurity.com/archive/index.php/t-62970.html| An advanced guide to rules in Jetico.] | [http://www.wilderssecurity.com/archive/index.php/t-62970.html| An advanced guide to rules in Jetico.] |
Revision as of 22:29, 29 April 2007
There are quite a few firewalls available for Windows XP. I consider Jetico Personal Firewall to be the best, however, it's rather complex. Several popular firewalls are reviewed below, with a preference toward free firewalls.
Several factors are considered in judging whether a firewall is acceptable. One is leak testing: how easily programs already on your computer can circumvent the firewall's protection. More importantly, the security of the firewall from outside sources is considered.
I use this criteria:
- Strength against Leak Tests:
- Port Stealthing:
Jetico Personal Firewall v1
License: Free
Rating
- Strength against Leak Tests: Very Good
- Port Stealthing: Full Stealth
Summary
Overall, my favorite firewall.
Leaks Matousec.com rated it as a close second in its overall list of firewalls [1].
External Links
An advanced guide to rules in Jetico.