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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 16. June 2013 - 22:32 by ako

Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index
6. Firewalls

6.1. Free firewalls:
Comodo
Privatefirewall
PCTools
AVS Firewall
NetVeda Safety.Net
Jetico 1.0  (XP)
Iolo (XP,V)
Filseclab (XP)

6.2. Limited versions of commercial firewalls:
Outpost
Online Armor
Zonealarm
Rising
Ashampoo (XP)

6.3. Simple firewall:
Sotfperfect (XP,V)
Ghostwall (XP)
R
Sygate (XP)
FortKnox
WIPFW
nDispatcher (XP,V)
DCFirewall 

6.4. Windows firewall:
XP firewall guide
Configuring XP firewall
Vista firewall guide
Windows 7 firewall control
Windows Firewall Notifier
TinyWall (V,7)
Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems

6.5. Gateways:
Astaro Security Gateway
Endian
ClearOS
Untangle
Smoothwall (urlfilter)
Vyatta Core
Pfsense
IPCop (urlfilter)
m0n0wall
Sophos UTM Home
Zentyal
IPFire
Devil Linux
LEAF
Zeroshell
Coyote Linux
RusRoute
FREESCO
MikroTik RouterOS
floppyfw
redWall Firewall
Sentry Firewall CD

6.6. Replacement for router firmware:
Tomato
DD-WRT
OpenWrt
RouterTech
Talisman/Basic
XORP

6.7. About NAT routers and hardware firewalls:
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Comments

by Sputnik (not verified) on 24. July 2010 - 17:46  (54873)

Would you consider, ako, to add a new category : Steganography ?

I think it can be considered as security software in the sense that, a little bit as the "Hiding files/folders" category, it's purpose is to hide something inside something else so to protect it.

Thank you
by ako on 24. July 2010 - 17:55  (54874)

Good idea!
by Demon (not verified) on 24. July 2010 - 6:38  (54850)

i think you should add trinity rescue kit to your list
by ako on 24. July 2010 - 18:00  (54875)

It is there already :)
by Sputnik (not verified) on 24. July 2010 - 0:12  (54828)

There is one category actually missing in this very exhaustive list : softwares for hiding folders and files.

In this category I would suggest "Hide Folders" :

>http://www.hidefolders.org/

I am not saying it is the best, I just mention it as a reference.

This one can only hide folders, not files.
by ako on 24. July 2010 - 5:01  (54842)

Thanks!
by wbriggs1 (not verified) on 20. July 2010 - 19:22  (54602)

Great page and I know it is a lot of work. As soon as you have a lot of time on your hands, could you add an annotation or section for portable applications?
by ako on 20. July 2010 - 20:34  (54605)

Good idea, but this is huge task. I would need help to do it.
by J_L on 20. July 2010 - 0:40  (54555)

Sophos Anti-Rootkit (supports 64-bit). Can't provide link because of spam filter.
by ako on 20. July 2010 - 9:19  (54572)

Thanks!
by BillBrad (not verified) on 19. July 2010 - 16:14  (54529)

For backup I use PureSync. Consider adding it to your list.

What I like most is that it has an (optional)auto-backup feature which will backup any changes you make to a file or folder immediately when you make them. With a scheduled backup, the file is vulnerable to loss between its creation time and the time of the next backup. With immediate auto backup, you're totally covered. I rest easy that my downloaded music and videos won't disappear unexpectedly.
by ako on 19. July 2010 - 18:12  (54537)

Thanks!
by J_L on 18. July 2010 - 19:38  (54486)

SanityCheck:
http://www.resplendence.com/sanity_features.htm
by ako on 18. July 2010 - 20:20  (54487)

Thanks! The number of existing anti-rootkits is huge (one can find dozens from the rootkit discussions links). I will only add new if they have been found really strong. Have you any links showing that SC is as strong/even stronger than those listed at the moment? (I will add it anyway, as it seems to have some interesting features :-)
by J_L on 20. July 2010 - 0:34  (54554)

One feature stands out is 64-bit compatibility. Not really sure how effective it is though.
by J_L on 18. July 2010 - 3:40  (54446)

VBA32 AntiRootkit:
http://www.anti-virus.by/en/vba32arkit.shtml
by ako on 18. July 2010 - 8:07  (54464)

Thanks!

by Mike Owen (not verified) on 18. July 2010 - 0:16  (54441)

This article (or set of articles) is a really distinguished public service. Many congratulations?
by ako on 18. July 2010 - 8:08  (54465)

Thank you! :-)
by DublinDon (not verified) on 17. July 2010 - 18:42  (54428)

Looks like Comodo Security suite has had 64 bit capability since 2008 but on your list it doesn't have the 64 bit sticker.
Why is that?
by ako on 17. July 2010 - 19:58  (54430)

Thanks!
by THB (not verified) on 17. July 2010 - 17:11  (54426)

I'm running AVG, Ad-Ware and Spy-Bot together. Anyone see a conflict with these as a problem?
Thanks
by ako on 17. July 2010 - 19:59  (54431)

I think no conflict with them....
by Jim Brock (not verified) on 15. July 2010 - 16:18  (54333)

Here's another link for your privacy section.

The most comprehensive opt-out wizard and Firefox opt-out protector.

http://www.privacychoice.org
by ako on 15. July 2010 - 18:28  (54336)

Thanks!
by J_L on 15. July 2010 - 2:13  (54298)

eScan AntiVirus Toolkit Utility:
http://www.escanav.com/english/content/products/MWAV/escan_mwav.asp
by ako on 15. July 2010 - 18:29  (54337)

I've added it (MWAV). MC is right on FP:s so I added it quite far from the top.
by MidnightCowboy on 15. July 2010 - 8:30  (54311)

In the context of this list most things are acceptable but I had some grave concerns about this one highlighted in the comments here here:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-anti-virus-software.htm

The default "scan and clean" setting makes no allowances for the possibility of false positives and I would urge anyone using this software to consider the custom configuration options carefully first, and then do so with caution.
by J_L on 15. July 2010 - 23:38  (54347)

Agreed. Luckily I chose scan when I ran it, definitely has false positives.
by AlanMcAlan on 10. July 2010 - 15:37  (54056)

Sorry AlanMcAlan , I mistakenly deleted this text on emsisoft!

ako :-)