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OpenSnitch
Open SourceGPL-3.0Application firewall for Linux desktops
Description
OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall that gives users control over which programs are allowed to establish network connections. Inspired by the macOS firewall Little Snitch, OpenSnitch displays a dialog for every outgoing connection and allows creating persistent rules for applications. Centralized management of multiple systems is possible through a daemon.
Preview
Platforms
Linux
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Cisco ASA→OpenSnitch
proprietary firewalls→OpenSnitch
Self-Hosting
OpenSnitch can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#application-firewall#desktop#little-snitch#regeln#go
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