English | 2022 | ISBN: 1801816875 | 464 pages | True PDF EPUB | 35.01 MB
Work with one of the most efficient open-source FreeBSD-based firewall and routing solutions to secure your network with ease
Key Features
Learn end-to-end OPNsense firewall implementation and management
Defend against attacks by leveraging third-party plugins such as Nginx and Sensei
Grasp hands-on examples and labs to become proficient with OPNsense firewall
Book Description
OPNsense is one of the most powerful open source firewalls and routing platforms available. With OPNsense, you can now protect networks using features that were only previously available to closed source commercial firewalls.
This book is a practical guide to building a comprehensive network defense strategy using OPNsense. You'll start with the basics, understanding how to install, configure, and protect network resources using native features and additional OPNsense plugins. Next, you'll explore real-world examples to gain in-depth knowledge of firewalls and network defense. You'll then focus on boosting your network defense, preventing cyber threats, and improving your knowledge of firewalling using this open source security platform.
By the end of this OPNsense book, you'll be able to install, configure, and manage the OPNsense firewall by making the most of its features.
What you will learn
Understand the evolution of OPNsense
Get up and running with installing and setting up OPNsense
Become well-versed with firewalling concepts and learn their implementation and practices
Discover how to apply web browsing controls and website protection
Leverage Sensei to implement next-generation firewall features
Explore the command-line interface (CLI) and learn the most relevant FreeBSD commands