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Softpedia Editor's Review for ZoneAlarm Pro
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Protect your Internet connected PC and filter out inappropriate Web content
Written by Bogdan Popa on November 8th, 2011
ZoneAlarm Pro is a comprehensive security solution that can protect the computer against multiple types of threats, such as Internet attacks, identity theft, phishing, spyware and others.
Just like any other security solution, you will need some time to get used to ZoneAlarm Pro, but the interface is pleasant enough to speed up the whole process and guide you while trying to take advantage of its features.
The application installs in a minute, but pay attention while choosing the features to install because the setup kit also includes some unnecessary software that ZoneAlarm Pro doesn’t need to run properly.
ZoneAlarm Pro will load every time you open the computer, so it provides real time protection against all threats. Of course, its behavior is highly customizable, so you definitely have to take a look in the settings menu to be sure it perfectly fits you.
In just a few words, ZoneAlarm Pro comprises a two-way firewall, identity theft protection, online backup services, a special tool to analyze the file you download and guard the computer, dangerous website detection and many others.
Besides the firewall, which obviously lets you set your very own rules, the application control feature is one of the things that impressed us the most during our test, giving you full control over the programs that need Internet access.
You won’t need a super fast computer to run ZoneAlarm Pro, but it could slow down the operating system in case we’re talking about an older machine.
That being said, ZoneAlarm Pro remains one of the top security solutions out there and it even does a few things that others haven’t even heard about.
Read an in-depth analysis in our professional review for ZoneAlarm Pro
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ZoneAlarm Pro description
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Here are some key features of "ZoneAlarm Pro":
PC Security:
· Two-way Internet Firewall
· Stops Internet attacks at the front door and even catches thieves on their way out. Our two-way firewall software proactively protects against inbound and outbound attacks while making you invisible to hackers.
· Advanced Firewall
· No product is 100% effective against viruses or spyware. ZoneAlarm's advanced antivirus firewall monitors behaviors within your computer to spot and stop even the most sophisticated new attacks that bypass traditional antivirus and security suites.
· Additional Layers
· Multiple layers of advanced protection provide unsurpassed security.
Identity Theft Protection:
· Identity Protection Services
· Identity theft can happen to anyone, anywhere. ZoneAlarm delivers superior PC-based protection and exclusive data encryption, and also offers offline identity-protection services.
· Online Backup
· Your tax returns, your music and your photos are valuable. Protect your files in the event of loss, theft, accidental deletion or disk failure.
Web Security:
· Advanced Download Protection
· Automatically analyzes your downloads to determine if they are safe or malicious. Includes an advanced security check that runs and analyzes the download in a protected environment.
· Dangerous Web Site Detection
· Blocks spyware distribution sites and fraudulent "phishing" websites that trick you into revealing personal data.
Ease of Use:
· Automatic Operation
· Focus on what you want to do. We take care of the rest.
· User-Friendly Interface
· Easy for anyone to use and customize.
Requirements:
· 2 GB RAM
· 2 GHz or faster processor
· 250MB of available hard-disk space
Limitations:
· 30 days trial
· Nag screen Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:
· Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to download or install software or components (ZoneAlarm Security Toolbar) that the program does not require to fully function
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