Another Computer Security Question...

[RickG]

I just installed Norton Internet Security 2005. I'm also running Windows SP2. Both have firewalls. Do I keep both firewalls enabled or use one or the other?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[roadtonowhere08]

I would disable the SP2 one and run the Norton one. I have no difinitive answer, but Norton specializes in things like security, and Windows, well, they make OS's.

 

[psychogentoo]

Use the Norton firewall.

Here is an article which describes whats wrong with SP2 Microsofts security implementation.

Make sure that your firewall and your antivirus are updated regularly.

Edit: For those who don't feel like reading the article - Basically, the database which Windows uses to keep track of its security settings can be overwritten or modified by a program which was executed by someone with administrator level access. So if you are logged in using an admin account (I'm sure most people do), then executing malware or malware executing due to one of many IE vulnerabilities could mess up your security without you knowing it.

 

[wallijonn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychogentoo if you are logged in using an admin account (I'm sure most people do).

imagine Curley Howard from the Three Stooges: "Not me!"

I run the SP2 firewall and Kerio at the same time.