Upgrading from Norton Internet Security 2002 to 2004. Wort..

Archived from groups: comp.security.firewalls (More info?)

Peter Zima wrote:

> I was wondering if I could get some advice.
>
> I am currently running Norton Internet Security 2002 including NAV but
> the subscription is about to run out. I have been thinking about
> upgrading to 2004 instead of renewing my subscription for 2002 but I
> read a lot of bad things about the 2004 version.
>
> Is it worth it to upgrade to 2004? Does the new software offer better
> protection without sacrificing computer speed. Or is it better to keep
> the 2002 and just keep getting live updates for new viruses.
>
> What do you think.
>
> I appreciate your advice in advance.
>
> Peter

my advice, just buy the latest NAV, ditch Norton Internet Security
altogether and get a get a hardware firewall (sonicwall, watchguard of
cisco PIX) - better speed and better protection. Do not get a linsys,
d-link or netgear firewall. Also stay away from the symantec low end (ie
200 and 300 series) firewalls. They are BAD.

Archived from groups: comp.security.firewalls (More info?)

On Wed, 26 May 2004 17:19:54 -0400, Sean Weintz <strap@hanh-ct.org>
wrote:
>
>my advice, just buy the latest NAV, ditch Norton Internet Security
>altogether and get a get a hardware firewall (sonicwall, watchguard of
>cisco PIX) - better speed and better protection. Do not get a linsys,
>d-link or netgear firewall. Also stay away from the symantec low end (ie
>200 and 300 series) firewalls. They are BAD.
>

I'd like to add the ZyXEL ZyWALL series of ICSA-certified firewalls to
your list. I sell them and my customers are very happy with them.

Archived from groups: comp.security.firewalls (More info?)

Unfortunately, I use my laptop at work and on travel so a hardware
firewall is not an option. Is Norton Firewall 2004 that much better or
at all better than 2002. Or are there better options?