OPNsense Beginner to Professional

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.

Type
ebook
Category
Cloud & Networking
publication date
2022-06-24
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

no of pages
464
duration
928
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
approach
This book will introduce readers to OPNsense from scratch. The book will take them through practical examples to show them how to become an expert in firewalling for network security with OPNsense.
audience
This OPNsense firewall book is for system administrators, network administrators, network security professionals, and enthusiasts who wish to build and manage an enterprise-grade firewall using OPNsense. A basic understanding of how a firewall works will be helpful to make the most of this book.
meta description
Work with one of the most efficient open-source FreeBSD-based firewall and routing solutions to secure your network with ease
short description
This book is your ultimate guide to OPNsense, an open-source next-generation firewall solution. The book comes packed with hands-on examples that will enable you to enhance network security like a professional.
subtitle
Protect networks and build next-generation firewalls easily with OPNsense
keywords
opnsense firewall, networking, network security, cybersecurity, IDS, IPS, sensei, nginx, practical opnsense, plugin, fortinet, fortigate
Product ISBN
9781801816878