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Best firewallPros: free, excellent firewall, minimal system drag, firewall can be installed on its ownCons: anti-spyware and antivirus components get mixed reviews, obtrusive Defense+ system monitor, less user-friendly than some other firewalls
not avail.Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), 128 MB RAM, 350 MB disk space5.3YesYesYesNoDefense+ system monitor, anti-rootkit and bot protection, auto sandbox (program isolation) technologyCISC40BS837654616369 -
Best security suite/firewall combinationPros: balanced protection, comprehensive protection, strong, nonobtrusive firewallCons: expensive, most protections are not best in classWindows XP or higher, 32 or 64 bit; Internet Explorer 6 or higher; 1 GB RAM (Windows Vista/7, 32-bit) 2 GB RAM (Windows Vista/7, 64-bit), 512 MB RAM (Windows XP); 480 MB hard drive; 800 MHz or faster processor (Windows XP)N/AyesyesyesyesPhishing protection, virtual keyboard, anti-spam, Safe Run, parental controls, password manager, file shredderKIS1101121705105200538
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Best Mac firewallPros: covers inbound and outbound threats, network monitor displays programs accessing the network, easy to install and useCons: could be overkill for many Mac users, prompts and warnings annoy some users
not avail.Mac OS X 10.4 or later2.3.xNoNoNoNoNetwork monitorN/AN/A
