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OPNsense
Open SourceBSD-2-ClauseModern FreeBSD-based firewall with weekly updates
Description
OPNsense is an open-source firewall and routing platform based on FreeBSD, created as a fork of pfSense. It features a modern user interface, weekly security updates, integrated intrusion detection with Suricata, and a REST API for automation. OPNsense is developed in the Netherlands and has a strong European community.
Preview
Platforms
Linux
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Cisco ASA→OPNsense
proprietary firewalls→OPNsense
Self-Hosting
OPNsense can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#freebsd#europa#ids#suricata#rest-api
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