Internet Security

Jetico Firewall is a very good firewall, but it is not user friendly. It is extremely difficult to set up as it tends to forget settings; for instance, if you told Jetico to allow Opera web browser access to the internet, it would do so until the next time you started the program.

ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your 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.