Zone Alarm 7.1

A firewall is essential on any PC connected to the Internet. controlled firewall that is allowed in and out of the computer, virtually eliminating the possibility of an attacker to take control or spyware that has found its way into the data transmission.

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is a popular personal firewall - a software installed on the PC to block unwanted connections using:

aec Standing Triple a„c Firewall

aec an anti-spyware

aec SmartDefense a„c Service

aec protection of privacy and identity

aec Messaging Protection

aec Wireless Security for PC

ZoneAlarm Pro is available in a variety of packages, the single-user license to large volume license packages, making it ideal for home, the network of small and large workplaces. The program is clearly defined and easy to use. If a request can not be fixed by the supporting documentation, there are forms of online use to get quick tips and handy.

The Triple Defense Firewall, as its name implies, consists of three layers of protection, providing excellent security against Internet pests:

aec protection against hackers, spyware, trojans and not allowing them through

aec the prevention of "bad" programs to attack "good" programs on the PC by surrounding each application with a second firewall

aec the in-depth protection of the operating system against malicious attacks

SmartDefense works with firewalls, automatically updated information on new spyware programs and adjust security settings of ZoneAlarm game. SmartDefense examine anything which tries to connect to the Internet from the PC to see if it is to perform a valid operation. If not, access is blocked. If she makes the connection, SmartDefense will continue to monitor activity to ensure it does not include operations outside of it is integrated into policy.

Privacy and Identity Protection works to stop pop-up ads and prevent personal information from leaving your computer without permission. Email is protected with any suspicious attachments to be quarantined for review if they contain anything harmful. Similarly, any suspicious messages abroad will also be stopped to prevent unintentional transmission nothing bad.

Even with all the protection offered by the firewall, some persistent spyware always finds its way into the computer. The anti-spyware in Zone Alarm Pro root it out, while learning to recognize objects with trends legitimate spyware type, such as cookies from your favorite websites.

Wireless Protection is crucial when outdoors on a laptop and on the home network. It is easy for a hacker to hijack a wireless connection or even create their own. Zone Alarm can prevent connection hijacking where the connection is established.

Zone Alarm Pro works on Windows only, with minimum specifications:

aec Windows 98SE/ME, 48MB RAM (some functions may be limited and support is due to end for the operating systems in late 2006)

aec Windows 2000 Pro, 64MB RAM

aec Windows XP, 128 MB RAM

aec Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

aec 50 MB available disk space

aec Internet access is required for updates (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, AOL and MSN compatible)

aec POP3 and SMTP only

aec compatibility with instant messaging number, minimum version: 6.2.0205 MSN, Windows Messenger 4.7.0.2009 Yahoo! IM 5.5.1226, 5.2.3292 AIM, ICQ Pro 2003b, ICQ Lite 5.0, Trillian 0.74i, Trillian Pro 1.0, GAIM 0.74, Miranda 0.3.2