
Network Security with pfSense
Architect, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade firewalls
Manuj Aggarwal(Author)
Packt Publishing
Published on 30. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-78953-297-5 (ISBN)
Description
Use an open source firewall and features such as failover, load balancer, OpenVPN, IPSec, and Squid to protect your network
Key Features
Explore pfSense, a trusted open source network security solution
Configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules
Test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple WAN connections
Book DescriptionWhile connected to the internet, you're a potential target for an array of cyber threats, such as hackers, keyloggers, and Trojans that attack through unpatched security holes. A firewall works as a barrier (or 'shield') between your computer and cyberspace. pfSense is highly versatile firewall software. With thousands of enterprises using pfSense, it is fast becoming the world's most trusted open source network security solution.
Network Security with pfSense begins with an introduction to pfSense, where you will gain an understanding of what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages. Next, you will learn how to configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules. As you make your way through the chapters, you will test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple wide area network (WAN) connections. You will then configure pfSense with OpenVPN for secure remote connectivity and implement IPsec VPN tunnels with pfSense. In the concluding chapters, you'll understand how to configure and integrate pfSense as a Squid proxy server.
By the end of this book, you will be able to leverage the power of pfSense to build a secure network.What you will learn
Understand what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages
Configure pfSense as a firewall
Set up pfSense for failover and load balancing
Connect clients through an OpenVPN client
Configure an IPsec VPN tunnel with pfSense
Integrate the Squid proxy into pfSense
Who this book is forNetwork Security with pfSense is for IT administrators, security administrators, technical architects, chief experience officers, and individuals who own a home or small office network and want to secure it.
Key Features
Explore pfSense, a trusted open source network security solution
Configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules
Test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple WAN connections
Book DescriptionWhile connected to the internet, you're a potential target for an array of cyber threats, such as hackers, keyloggers, and Trojans that attack through unpatched security holes. A firewall works as a barrier (or 'shield') between your computer and cyberspace. pfSense is highly versatile firewall software. With thousands of enterprises using pfSense, it is fast becoming the world's most trusted open source network security solution.
Network Security with pfSense begins with an introduction to pfSense, where you will gain an understanding of what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages. Next, you will learn how to configure pfSense as a firewall and create and manage firewall rules. As you make your way through the chapters, you will test pfSense for failover and load balancing across multiple wide area network (WAN) connections. You will then configure pfSense with OpenVPN for secure remote connectivity and implement IPsec VPN tunnels with pfSense. In the concluding chapters, you'll understand how to configure and integrate pfSense as a Squid proxy server.
By the end of this book, you will be able to leverage the power of pfSense to build a secure network.What you will learn
Understand what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages
Configure pfSense as a firewall
Set up pfSense for failover and load balancing
Connect clients through an OpenVPN client
Configure an IPsec VPN tunnel with pfSense
Integrate the Squid proxy into pfSense
Who this book is forNetwork Security with pfSense is for IT administrators, security administrators, technical architects, chief experience officers, and individuals who own a home or small office network and want to secure it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78953-297-5 (9781789532975)
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Network Security with pfSense
Architect, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade firewalls
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Manuj Aggarwal is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology enthusiast. Over the last few years, he has been a business owner, technical architect, CTO, coder, start up consultant, and more.
Currently, he is the principal consultant, architect, and CTO of a software consulting company, TetraNoodle Technologies, based in Vancouver, Canada. He works with various start-ups on a number of cutting edge and interesting problems. Whether it is ideation and the refining of your start up idea, or building a dream team to execute the idea, he provides a diverse set of solutions that help these start-ups to succeed in their plans.
He has been active in the software industry since 1997, and has worked with early-stage businesses through to Fortune 100 mega-corporations. He is passionate about sharing all the knowledge that he has acquired over the years. He is particularly interested in helping technical and non-technical entrepreneurs, founders, and co-founders of tech start-ups.
Currently, he is the principal consultant, architect, and CTO of a software consulting company, TetraNoodle Technologies, based in Vancouver, Canada. He works with various start-ups on a number of cutting edge and interesting problems. Whether it is ideation and the refining of your start up idea, or building a dream team to execute the idea, he provides a diverse set of solutions that help these start-ups to succeed in their plans.
He has been active in the software industry since 1997, and has worked with early-stage businesses through to Fortune 100 mega-corporations. He is passionate about sharing all the knowledge that he has acquired over the years. He is particularly interested in helping technical and non-technical entrepreneurs, founders, and co-founders of tech start-ups.
Content
Table of Contents
Introduction To pfSense
pfSense As A Firewall
pfSense As A Failover And Load Balancer
Remote Connectivity With pfSense And IPSec
pfSense As A Squid Proxy Server
Introduction To pfSense
pfSense As A Firewall
pfSense As A Failover And Load Balancer
Remote Connectivity With pfSense And IPSec
pfSense As A Squid Proxy Server