Unfortunately, the Internet is not a safe place. ? Whether you?re using a desktop or laptop, you?ve got to be protected (insert obvious condom comedic reference here). ? People spend big bucks on security and firewalls to thwart attackers.? Think back to Harrison Ford in the movie of the same name, that was an extreme case but just the same, your firewall is your first level of protection. A correctly configured firewall will keep out most baddies and people intending harm to your system.? At the office, it can keep you from visiting ?undesirable? web pages like pornography or wasting time on Facebook ? called content filtering ? or keep out jerks who want to hijack the company website for there own amusement.? At home, issues can be just as potentially harmful with intruders spying on your personal information.When you employ firewall software or hardware, think of it as a dual-duty operation.? On one hand it blocks traffic to your system, and the other allows traffic, both based on the rule set you?ve provided.For the general user, the terms can be daunting, especially when trying to avoid security risks.? Do I want it embedded? Who is this SOHO person?? I thought that was a city in New York?? At a basic level, there?s the simple broadband router that screens content ? like packet filtering.Netgear WGR614 802.11g Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch: $31.46A level up would be a system that inspects the new content and checks it against content that?s previously been approved or accepted.? To be most secure, though, the proxy server is preferred.This guy changes outbound and inbound IP addresses and then compares them against the given rule set for admittance so there?s no ?direct? traffic.Basically, you want to find something that complements your network, is manageable and affordable.? Most use the stateful inspection and proxy method and will walk you through installation.? You want to look at how many users you have, less users = less RAM.? You want NAT capabilities, which most will have.? If you?ll be streaming, you want a VPN.? And you want it the ability to log as many different events (by IP address, date, time, domain name, etc.) as possible with different content filters.? Most importantly, ask questions.Even with these access limitations, clicking on the wrong webpage or opening an undesirable file can cause havoc with your system.? That?s why it?s advisable to implement programs like Norton Anti-Virus and Spybot as support to your firewall defense.Norton Antivirus 2009: $14.95That way, you can probably avoid most compromises to your system from intruders, spyware and viruses.Find at Smarter.com:? Shop for firewall hardware and security software. ... more
"Norton is a Rip-off! Expect a Class-Action Lawsuit!!"
I have Norton Internet Security 2009, and it SUCKS! When I first purchased it (around $70+ for the product), I had to pay an additional $99 to have a technician remove a virus from my computer....
Symantec has been listening to its users, and this year the company delivers a slimmed-down and faster Norton AntiVirus 2009. Almost all the security vendors have recognized the changing threat...
1. Totally worthless for backup online. The program is advertized fraudently as a backup solution. First of all the program is not careful to warn you when the amount of data selected, exceeds...
flatulent's Review of Symantec Norton 360 All-in-one Security
Norton 360 Basically it does what it says on the box. Be aware that configuration, where possible, is awkward. System is resource hungry - but then most all-in-one systems are! If you have only...
I have installed Norton 360 to 3 computers in a Local network. Among others, I was thrilled when I saw that the first 30 days the program was checking each activity to auto-configure the firewall....
I, too, upgraded to 2009 and now my computer constantly locks up. I have disabled Norton permanently until I can (hopefully) get back to Norton 2008. Very disappointed.
"To all past jadded Norton users. Give this one a try!!!"
I used norton in the past. AndI had turned against norton in past years because of it being a rescourse hog. and Other things. But After 2-3 years away from it I desided to give there 2009...
Good: Works like a charm. Haven't done any tests on how it will react to different attacks, but looking forward it. A BIG CHANGE from the old versions. Pros: Light, load time is quite good and...
There is no need for Antivirus software. - What are you protecting? The only thing irreplaceable about your computer is your data. Back it up. - Why on earth do you ever need to run a manual or...
Dramatic improvements to Norton over the past two years indicate that Symantec has been listening to the needs and complaints of consumers. Strong and surprising changes to Norton's effects on...
1. Totally worthless for backup online. The program is advertized fraudently as a backup solution. First of all the program is not careful to warn you when the amount of data selected, exceeds...
I've been using this software since i had to extend my subscription in the beginning of the year (before i had the 2007 version if i remember correctly), and I havent had any issues since then......
The Norton 360 v2 is a very good product for home users with individual PCs or a network of no more than 3 PCs. This all in one protection runs in background or customly consuming very few...
1. Totally worthless for backup online. The program is advertized fraudently as a backup solution. First of all the program is not careful to warn you when the amount of data selected, exceeds...
I've been using this software since i had to extend my subscription in the beginning of the year (before i had the 2007 version if i remember correctly), and I havent had any issues since then......
The Norton 360 v2 is a very good product for home users with individual PCs or a network of no more than 3 PCs. This all in one protection runs in background or customly consuming very few...
SAVE YOURSELF!!! Don't buy Norton. It's even worse than you can imagine. It takes over your system and then constantly sends you annoying reminders that you're out of date, when you're not. And...
Fortunately I haven't had any nightmare scenarios as discussed in several other reviews here. However I can add to the many comments on how it slows your system to a crawl: initial log-in is now...
You can review my initial impression on Norton 2006 below ....but a few months have passed ...and I must humbly change my opinion...As opposed to previous Norton products, this one has caused more...
Way back in 1981, the Norton Utilities suite first hit the streets, giving us access to tools such as Unerase and Beep. A lot has changed since then. The utilities are now part of Symantec?s Norton...
I have been a Norton user for years and have on occassion swithched to other providers. But when I read the reviews on N360, I had to try it and I have been impressed. Its memory usage is...
I opted for this program instead of renewing with the Antivirus program due to some of the options offered with 360. The biggest problem I believe Norton needs to address is with the back-up issue...
As my current Norton 360 subscription was expiring, I clicked on the link to upgrade (thinking this would be a quick solution...) The installation failed, and directed me to the web site where I...
1. Totally worthless for backup online. The program is advertized fraudently as a backup solution. First of all the program is not careful to warn you when the amount of data selected, exceeds...
I've been using this software since i had to extend my subscription in the beginning of the year (before i had the 2007 version if i remember correctly), and I havent had any issues since then......
The Norton 360 v2 is a very good product for home users with individual PCs or a network of no more than 3 PCs. This all in one protection runs in background or customly consuming very few...
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