Rank
1
Copyright  2005, by Shimon Yanowitz
Any use of the material in this document requires a written consent of the author
Symantec’s Norton Personal Firewall 2005 and Norton
Internet Security 2005 Poor Status
To demonstrate the extremely poor and deteriorated status of Symantec’s
Firewall Suites: Norton Personal Firewall 2005 and also- Norton Personal
Firewall 2005 software, I have compiled the following table.
The table shows rankings of Firewall software applications on the CNET
website, based on user feedback.
Symantec’s Norton Personal Firewall 2005 software is ranked in an amazing
20th position.
Norton Personal Firewall 2005 is ranked well below that position.
(Compare this with the 32nd position ranking of Norton Anti Virus 2005, keeping
in mind that there are a lot fewer Firewall applications than there are Anti Virus
Application. Also, keep in mind that Microsoft Windows XP comes with a builtin own Firewall).
Please note:
1. The table is limited to applications available for download on the
CNET website.
This implies that several reputable brands are missing from that table,
which could have pushed Symantec’s Norton Personal Firewall 2005
down even further.
2. Multiple entries by the same brand were omitted.
For example: Some brands offer free, lighter versions, as well as non-free
“fully loaded” versions.
Such multiple Entries were omitted.
3. Despite all omissions, Symantec’s Norton Personal Firewall 2005
application is ranked in 20th position.
4. Note: Norton Personal Firewall 2005 is also marketed as Norton
Internet Security 2005, bundled with Norton Anti Virus 2005, for which
I have compiled and presented a separate ranking table.
Norton Internet Security 2005 is ranked well below 20th place.
5. There may be other criteria for ranking these applications. This particular
table serves as a demonstration.
Firewall Software Ranking by User-Feedback (CNET)
Compiled by Shimon Yanowitz
Software (Brand) Name
Score
4.5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
NeT Firewall 2.3.1.4
Analyze and filter network packets to protect your system.
NetVeda Safety.Net 3.61
4.5
Protect your computer or network and provide content filtering.
eXtendia Firewall Megapak 2.0.0.212
4.5
Protect your PC using a combination of five security applications.
ZoneAlarm Pro 6.0.631.003
4.5
Apply comprehensive and customizable security to your Internet connection.
InJoy Firewall 3.0
4.5
Deliver deep inspection and vulnerability protection to your network.
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro 5.5
4.5
Protect your business by setting up a personal firewall.
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 (493.416)
4.5
Protect your computer from hackers and intruders.
Armor2net Personal Firewall 3.12
4.5
Protect your PC from Internet-borne threats, and stop hackers and data thieves.
TZ Personal Firewall 3.1
3.5
Keep your PC safe from hackers, Trojans, spyware, viruses, DOS attacks, and data thieves.
Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol 4.0
3.5
Check and change your firewall settings to keep out unwanted visitors continuously.
FirePanel XP 1.6.8
3.5
Add features to your Windows Firewall and monitor your firewall activity.
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
3.5
Protect your PC against hackers with this personal firewall.
3.5
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Jetico Personal Firewall 1.0.1.61
Protect your computer against malicious attacks.
Tiny Personal Firewall 6.5
3.5
Protect your system with firewall from hacker attacks.
Prevx Pro 2005
3.5
Prevent zero-day virus, worm, spyware and hack attacks that bypass anti-virus and firewall.
OSsurance Desktop 4.0
3.5
Stop the execution of unauthorized spyware, viruses, and worms.
Omniquad Personal Firewall 1.1
3.5
Protect your system from unauthorized access.
WyvernWorks Firewall 2004 5.2
3.5
Detect and prevent intrusion from outside as well as internal attacks caused by Trojans.
pcInternet Patrol 3.2.3.1
3.5
Allow a program or a component to operate after its functionality is determined.
Norton Personal Firewall 2005
3.5
Protect your system from hackers with a personal security barrier.
.
.
.
Well
Below
Norton Internet Security 2005
Protect yourself from harmful web-borne viruses, hacker intrusions, and personal privacy threats with this integrated
security suite.
2.5