Comparison Chart
Although each firewall product can protect your computer and perhaps your home network, each has special functions that you might find more useful. Table 11.4 shows a brief description of the pros and cons of each program that was discussed in detail, and a basic conclusion about how each program performs.
| Product | Pros | Cons | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackICE Defender 2.5 | Easy setup and installation
Visible and audible alert function Added port filtering capability Trace attacker IP address Real-time alerting Easy to understand Lot of information available about attacks | No remote management
No capability to set up an internal protected network False positive alerts No password protection Additional programs needed to ... |
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