Firewall mods + Port Scan
Firewall mods are not well defined on bit's web site :
https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2082/
I need more specific information. I don't have a local network connected to my PC. Do I need Bitdefender's Stealth Mode? Can it enhance security? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Could it impact online gaming or overall performance?
The same questions apply to enabling Port Scan Protection.
Considering my setup, is a Private Network the best option or is Dynamic Network more reliable? How might a Private Network affect online gaming and internet performance? Between Private and Dynamic Network, which offers the best security within Bitdefender's firewall, and what are the specific benefits and drawbacks of each?
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If it's a home network, Home/Office is always recommended. Bitdefender applies a basic set of firewall settings depending on the type of network you are connected to.
It can be set to:
Dynamic - Let the firewall choose between Home/Office & Public
Home/Office - Allow all traffic between your computer and computers in the local network. (since you don't have a local network, this would be the setup to use).
Public - All traffic is filtered.Stealth Mode ON may cause connectivity issues. Thus, it's recommended to keep it OFF in this setup.
Stealth Mode - whether you can be detected by other computers.
It can be set to:
ON - Your computer is invisible from both the local network and the Internet.
OFF - Anyone from the local network can ping and detect your computer (again, since there's no local network, this is the recommended setup).Premium Security & Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools user
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As for Port scan protection, like the description there says, it detects and blocks attempts to find out which ports are open. Port scans are frequently used by hackers to find out which ports are open on your device. They might then break into your device if they find a less secure or vulnerable port. I think that when it comes to a home network, most devices don't need to expose ports to the internet, so open ports should already be minimized.
However, devices like smart home gadgets, gaming consoles, or security cameras could potentially be targeted if ports are unintentionally left open. I think that having port scan protection enabled via the firewall adds an extra layer of defense.When it comes to a good game experience while running any antivirus, it's generally recommended to make good use of the available profiles, as I think most security solutions provide this option in one form or another. With Bitdefender, you can enable and configure the Game Profile to your liking and this may help improve the overall gaming experience.
Apart from this, Port scan protection should really not interfere with this, just keep in mind the Home/Office & Stealth Mode setups described above.
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