Audience
Organizations interested in a powerful next-generation firewall solution
About OPNsense
Simple packet filters are becoming a thing of the past. Even the open-source domain is moving towards Next-Generation Firewalls. And OPNsense is a top player when it comes to intrusion detection, application control, web filtering, and anti-virus. No network is too insignificant to be spared by an attacker. Even home networks, washing machines, and smartwatches are threatened and require a secure environment. Firewalls are a component of the security concept. They protect against known and new threats to computers and networks. A firewall offers the highest level of protection if its functions are known, its operation is simple, and it is ideally positioned in the surrounding infrastructure. OPNsense accepts the challenge and meets these criteria in different ways. This book is the ideal companion for understanding, installing and setting up an OPNsense firewall.
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OPNsense
Founded: 2014
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OPNsense Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does OPNsense work with?
OPNsense works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does OPNsense support in their product?
OPNsense supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does OPNsense offer?
OPNsense offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does OPNsense integrate with?
OPNsense integrates with: Azure Marketplace, Control D, Kamatera, Lira RDP Security, PopaCloudHost, and Whatoblock.
Q: What type of training does OPNsense provide?
OPNsense provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does OPNsense cost?
Pricing for OPNsense starts at Free.
