Is it necessary to change windows firewall to 3rd party firewall?

[Tadas247]

Hi everyone, my antivirus program does not have built in firewall so my question is: Would you recommend to change windows firewall to something else? And why?

 

[SHvFl]

Not really. If you want to monitor outbound connection use WFC or Tinywall.

 

[Exterminator]

You should be just fine with Windows Firewall.
Just out of curiosity.......
What version of Windows are you using?
What Antivirus program are you using?

 

[509322]

Hi everyone, my antivirus program does not have built in firewall so my question is: Would you recommend to change windows firewall to something else? And why?

A software firewall providing additional protections is needed most when you have a laptop and connect it to unsecured public wifi hotspots.

Other than that, it is a debate.

 

[Hector1]

For me to monitor outbound connection is a good thing for your security, 3rd party firewall or just a software to harden and control the advanced firewal of Windows like Tinywall or WFC is your choice.

 

[BugCode]

As there are already mentioned many times, i think also win firewall is enough for "regular" home pc user, but just like Exterminator said,,curiosity. I also use some monitor tools for network, but not regularity. Just in case ,,,sometimes.

 

[Rodney74]

My answer.... Cruel Sisters Likes It...

 

[Handsome Recluse]

@Lockdown What about password-protected public wifi hotspots?

 

[509322]

@Lockdown What about password-protected public wifi hotspots?

A public wifi can require a password for authentication, but still be insecure if not properly configured, have its own weak management console password, use a weak security protocol, direct access by unauthorized personnel, is hacked by a determined attacker, etc.

There is even rogue public wifi setup to appear as legitimate public wifi.

How likely is any of it ? The risk probably isn't extremely high for the typical user, but common sense and good judgment are a good place to start...

Trust no public wifi - ever - even one that requires authentication.

There is nothing special what I am saying here; it is general advice widely available online.

Best practice:

• Don't do personally\financially sensitive stuff while connected to public wifi
• If you must then use a VPN - don't be cheap and just opt for freeware; invest in top quality VPN service like Mullvad or IVPN if you must do a lot of sensitive stuff online using public wifi

NOTE: A big hindrance to using a VPN for online banking is that a lot of banks will not permit you to do online banking using a VPN; they might disable your online banking because they use your IP address to track you as a security measure. You have to sort out what is acceptable to the bank.

 

[WinXPert]

Most computer at the shop are using just Windows Firewall with the default settings. Got no problems with that. I think that's enough for the average Joe using Facebook, Youtube, Googling here and there.

In my rig, I have Windows Firewall Control. Just a tiny program that don't slow my PC down with a welcome extra piece of protection.

 

[Tadas247]

You should be just fine with Windows Firewall.
Just out of curiosity.......
What version of Windows are you using?
What Antivirus program are you using?

I'am using windows 10 64bit pro version with f-secure safe.

 

[Behold Eck]

A public wifi can require a password for authentication, but still be insecure if not properly configured, have its own weak management console password, use a weak security protocol, direct access by unauthorized personnel, is hacked by a determined attacker, etc.

There is even rogue public wifi setup to appear as legitimate public wifi.

How likely is any of it ? The risk probably isn't extremely high for the typical user, but common sense and good judgment are a good place to start...

Trust no public wifi - ever - even one that requires authentication.

There is nothing special what I am saying here; it is general advice widely available online.

Best practice:

• Don't do personally\financially sensitive stuff while connected to public wifi
• If you must then use a VPN - don't be cheap and just opt for freeware; invest in top quality VPN service like Mullvad or IVPN if you must do a lot of sensitive stuff online using public wifi

NOTE: A big hindrance to using a VPN for online banking is that a lot of banks will not permit you to do online banking using a VPN; they might disable your online banking because they use your IP address to track you as a security measure. You have to sort out what is acceptable to the bank.

Good points and advice which indicate that it`s not what the regular/average user should have on their system or their need to be knowledgeable about security wise etc but what they shouldn`t be doing.

i.e. clicking on unsolicited email attachments, giving heed to pop-up email or banking info requests,downloading "free" stuff,visiting websites with a poor reputation etc etc.

So windows firewall does the job good enough for the less wreckless user,imo.

Regards Eck