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31-May-2009, 11:40 AM #1
Question Are there tools to test your Firewall/Internet security suit's vulnerabilities ?
Thanks a LOT in advance.

So far, I have seen VERY HELPFUL responses on this site.

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31-May-2009, 12:34 PM #2
Gibson Research offers a couple of free basic tools for testing firewalls. Go to the following page and scroll about half way down to the "Hot Spots" section.

http://www.grc.com/default.htm

ShieldsUP! will tell you what ports on your computer or router are exposed to the Internet.

LeakTest will give an idea of how well your software firewall can block malware on your computer from getting past the firewall.
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31-May-2009, 12:38 PM #3
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Gibson Research offers a couple of free basic tools for testing firewalls. Go to the following page and scroll about half way down to the "Hot Spots" section.

http://www.grc.com/default.htm

ShieldsUP! will tell you what ports on your computer or router are exposed to the Internet.

LeakTest will give an idea of how well your software firewall can block malware on your computer from getting past the firewall.
That's what I use and I find it very useful.I was going to recommend that site but I was beaten to it
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31-May-2009, 12:56 PM #4
Hi Terry,

It's always nice to have someone second your recommendations.
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31-May-2009, 03:57 PM #5
Thank you folks - I tested my McAfee Internet Security Suite ....
and I learned so much from these tools.

GREAT HELP
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01-Jun-2009, 12:27 PM #6
There are much more comprehensive tests available here:
http://www.testmypcsecurity.com/

If you download the leak test on the right of the page, let it run and then block any alerts, you will see exactly how good your firewall is. There are many tests involved in this one.
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01-Jun-2009, 10:34 PM #7
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There are much more comprehensive tests available here:
http://www.testmypcsecurity.com/

If you download the leak test on the right of the page, let it run and then block any alerts, you will see exactly how good your firewall is. There are many tests involved in this one.
That's a very good place to check how good the firewall's performing! Thanks for the link.

@O.P,
I guess you are not running two firewalls paralleley!
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