Just got cable what to do for security?

[lotust]

Im using Zonealarms free firewall. It really seems to work good.

Q) is this good enough?


What is the best way to protect your computer? do i select the switch on my modem to standby. Or just click LOCK on ZOnealarm ?



Thanks

 

[Sugadaddy]

Zone Alarm is good and should be enough. I guess if you're really paranoid, you can physically turn off your cable modem (or put it on standby if you have that option), but it's probably not necessary.

 

[rmblam]

You could put your system behind a router (hardware firewall). I use both (hardware and software) myself. I like the software solution to monitor stuff trying to get out as much as people/proggies trying to get in....

I have a home network set up with the SMC Barricade. It works great and even has a built in printer port. www.practicallynetworked.com has some good reviews and info if you're interested.

 

[Steven the Leech]

You could try a hardware firewall. I have a Linksys cable/dsl router, may be a solution if you want to hook up more than one pc to your connection, has a built in firewall.