Recommended Internet Security Services

Recommended Internet Security Services



Firewall Providers
  • Zone Alarm: www.zonelabs.com
    Very simple to use, set up, and understand.
    They have a free version and a Pro version.
  • Look n Stop: www.looknstop.com
    Not free, but top rated.


  • Port Scan & Firewall Test Providers
  • Security Metrics www.securitymetrics.com/portscan.adp
    Free Port Scan & Firewall Test.

  • Audit My PC www.auditmypc.com
    Free Firewall, Port Scan, Spyware & Security Audit.


  • Anti-Virus Providers
  • AVG: www.grisoft.com
    They have a free version for personal use.
  • NOD32: www.nod32.com
    Great product. Highly recommended.


  • Anti-Spam Providers
  • MailWasher: www.firetrust.com
    A computer-based program that filters incoming emails
    through First Alert and SpamCop before you open them.
  • SpamCop: www.spamcop.net
    A subscription service that filters incoming emails
    before they download to your computer.


  • Anti-Spyware Providers
  • Adaware: www.lavasoft.com
    Very popular free product.
  • Firetrust Benign: www.firetrust.com
    Rewrites potentially risky emails into a benign safe email.
  • Microsoft Antispyware: www.microsoft.com
    Highly regarded free product.
  • SiteHound: www.firetrust.com
    Prevents your computer from being infected in the
    first place by avoiding hazardous websites.