The pfSense project is a powerful open source firewall and routing platform based on FreeBSD. pfSense software includes a web interface.
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Tag: firewall
Bouncer chooses the correct firewall zone for wireless connections
When you connect to a new network, Bouncer will open a window prompting you for what kind of network (e.g. home, public, work) it is.
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12 Best Free and Open Source Firewall Tools
We recommend free and open source firewall tools.
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Portmaster – application firewall that does the heavy lifting
Portmaster is an application firewall. Restore privacy and take back control over all your computer’s network activity.
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awall – Linux firewall configuration tool
awall is a Linux firewall configuration tool, providing various benefits over plain iptables.
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bgpipe – BGP reverse proxy and firewall
The vision for bgpipe is to be a powerful BGP firewall that transparently secures, enhances, and audits existing BGP speakers.
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Foomuuri – multizone bidirectional nftables firewall
Foomuuri is a multizone bidirectional nftables firewall.
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OpenSnitch – interactive application firewall
OpenSnitch is a Linux application firewall. It lets you create rules for which apps are granted access to the internet
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5 Best Open Source Firewall Distributions
Security is paramount. Security involves defense in depth. Approaching security one step at a time, with consistency and rigour, you can mitigate threats.
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VyOS – router and firewall platform
VyOS is a network operating system based on Debian. VyOS runs on standard amd64, i586 and ARM systems.
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IPFire – firewall distribution
IPFire is a Linux distribution with a versatile and state of the art firewall engine that makes complex setups easy to administer.
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OPNsense – FreeBSD-based firewall and routing software
OPNsense is an open source, easy-to-use and easy-to-build HardenedBSD based firewall and routing platform.
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IPCop – firewall distribution
The IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution. It is geared towards home and SOHO users.
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ClearOS – distribution
ClearOS (previously ClarkConnect) is a Linux distribution. ClearOS transforms any standard PC into a dedicated firewall and Internet server/gateway.
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Smoothwall Express – open source firewall solution
Smoothwall Express is an open source firewall that includes its own security-hardened Linux operating system.
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Vuurmuur – powerful firewall manager built on top of iptables
Vuurmuur is a powerful firewall manager built on top of iptables on Linux. It has a simple and easy to learn configuration that allows simple and complex configurations.
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ufw – manages a netfilter firewall
ufw stands for Uncomplicated Firewall. This is software for managing a netfilter firewall.
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gufw – manage your firewall
gufw is a graphical user interface for Ubuntu’s Uncomplicated Firewall.
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iptables – configure the Linux kernel and later packet filtering ruleset
iptables is a user space application program that allows a system administrator to configure the Netfilter tables, chains, and rules.
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Shorewall – gateway/firewall configuration tool
The Shoreline Firewall, more commonly known as “Shorewall”, is an open source firewall tool that builds upon the Netfilter.
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