if you are looking for a Personal Firewall, but do not have security expertise to use it effectively

if you need strong security, but are not prepared to bear the restricted choice of applications to run

if you want protection against fast-spreading malicious programs before they are detectable by existing Antivirus software

XP Firewall Commander is an easy to use control interface for your Windows XP built-in firewall which lets you add and remove exceptions for programs and services so that they can receive inbound traffic.
If you use no exceptions, you can still view Web pages, send and receive e-mail messages, or use an instant messaging program.
XP Firewall Commander permits you to add a specific port and protocol (UDP or TCP) and a suitable port name.

New from the makers of Spy Sweeper! Webroot Desktop Firewall offers great two-way protection. It keeps your data safe while also keeping hackers out! Novice users will appreciate the easy setup of Webroot Desktop Firewall, while experts can fine tune it to their advanced needs using the sophisticated features and options. The software is backed by free customer support.

VisNetic Firewall is a stateful packet level firewall solution built to protect Windows-based Servers, telecommuters / mobile users, and LAN workstations not currently protected by a firewall. VisNetic Firewall is more secure than application-based personal firewalls, yet less expensive than high-end firewalls, providing peace-of-mind through comprehensive intrusion protection.

Can't surf your favorite sites such as mySpace at school? Employer blocked most wanted sites? Sad but true - they have full control over their firewall and can block anything. But don't hang on - there's still a way to get around this! OffSurf is a FREE proxy bypass toolbar which lets you surf the web privately and securely. Turn if on and off with a single toolbar click and surf the web as usual.

Can't surf your favorite sites such as mySpace at school? Employer blocked most wanted sites? Sad but true - they have full control over their firewall and can block anything. But don't hang on - there's still a way to get around this! OffSurf is a FREE proxy bypass toolbar which lets you surf the web privately and securely. Turn if on and off with a single toolbar click and surf the web as usual.

Protection for personal data is needed now more than ever. My Firewall Plus is an advanced, bi-directional intrusion defense system that's both easy to use and configure. My Firewall Plus protects your computer by stopping malicious hackers and other intruders from gaining access to your system and data. At the same time, it prevents hidden or unknown software (the kind a virus could install) from connecting to the Internet without your consent.

Kool Firewall is firewall security software designed to monitor the traffic into and out of your system. Within the scanning window, you may see traffic through various ports such as 110 (pop3), 80 (web) and a few others. Kool Firewall has built-in algorithms to detect malacious or unauthorized access to your computer. When such hazard happens, it reports the alert in a 'Possible Attacks' window and also allows you to save it to a log file.

Increase your network security by knowing what your firewall is up to Right NOW. Features instantaneous updating graphical and list views for any Firewall Activity on your Lan. New - now supports World View.

Shows outgoing and incoming traffic by IP address, hostname and ports between machines on the inside of your network and the Internet. Use 'World View' to see where in the world traffic is coming from!

Atelier Web Firewall Tester is a tool for probing Personal Firewall software strengths against outbond attempts from network trojan horses and other malware or spyware.
This will help you tweak your existing Personal Firewall software for improved protection or make a rational choice of a PF within the available alternatives in the market-place.