Configuration

After installation, your ZoneAlarm security software is already configured and there is nothing more you must do. If you like, there are some customizations you can make.

Customizing program Internet access permissions

While ZoneAlarm security software automatically sets permissions that specify which programs can transmit information across your firewall, you have the option of customizing these permissions for your applications.

To learn how, see Setting permissions for specific programs.

The DefenseNet community

ZoneAlarm security software users help keep themselves and other users safer by being in the DefenseNet community protection network. You are in this network by default, and it periodically collects anonymous threat data for analysis.

The data collected is completely anonymous and is for ZoneAlarm internal use only and will not be shared with others. Of the millions of ZoneAlarm security software users, only a small percentage of users will have their information collected. The frequency of data transmission depends upon the configuration of your computer. For most users, data will be sent once per day.

To control your DefenseNet participation:

• From the Tools menu, choose Preferences.
• In the Contact with ZoneAlarm area, select or deselect Share my security settings anonymously with ZoneAlarm.

Product preferences

See Setting product preferences to find out how to set or change your ZoneAlarm security software password, and set general options for the display of ZoneAlarm security software.