Aside from the absence of an evaluation release for download, there isn't much to complain about in BlackICE PC Protection, although competing offerings have stepped up to the plate recently with newer and more advanced technology.
Norton Internet Security and ZoneAlarm, in particular, make BlackICE's technology and features seem a bit dated.
Overall, if you work on a network and are the least bit concerned about the security of your system – and you should be – $39.95 is a small price to pay to assuage your fears by bulletproofing your network.
Pros: Advanced network monitoring that ensures the security of your LAN, inexpensive
Cons: Signature updates cost an additional $19.95 per year beyond first year, no evaluation release available, features and technology a bit dated relative to competition, low priority for new developers?
