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What is pfSense?

The pfSense initiative offers a cost-free network firewall solution, built upon the FreeBSD operating system and featuring a tailored kernel. Additionally, it encompasses various third-party open-source software packages. Thanks to its package management system, pfSense can deliver functionalities that rival or exceed those of standard commercial firewalls, all without any imposed restrictions. As a result, it has supplanted numerous leading commercial firewalls in installations worldwide, such as those from Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, and Juniper, demonstrating its growing popularity and reliability in the cybersecurity landscape. This shift reflects the increasing trust users place in open-source solutions for their network security needs.

What is IPFire?

IPFire is a robust and secure Open Source firewall operating on the Linux platform. It is designed with a user-friendly interface, offering outstanding performance in various settings and flexibility that accommodates a diverse user base. Focusing on security as its primary goal, IPFire is built to protect against online threats while also ensuring that your network is shielded from potential breaches. The firewall features a powerful engine along with an integrated intrusion prevention system, both of which collaborate effectively to defend your network against cyber attacks and denial-of-service incidents. Created as free software through the efforts of a collaborative community, IPFire enjoys the confidence of hundreds of thousands of users around the world. Its main objective is to deliver maximum security while allowing for straightforward configuration to set up a firewall that efficiently prevents unauthorized access. IPFire's default configuration organizes the network into separate zones, such as LAN and DMZ, each equipped with specific security policies that facilitate effective risk management and enable tailored configurations to meet unique needs. This intentional architecture significantly boosts the overall security of any network utilizing IPFire, providing peace of mind to its users.

Media

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Integrations Supported

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
Celerium
Centreon
Cisco AnyConnect
Control D
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Exoscale
Juniper Identity Management Service
Liongard
LoginTC
Mindflow
NetBird
OpenVPN
Rublon
SparkView

Integrations Supported

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
Celerium
Centreon
Cisco AnyConnect
Control D
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Exoscale
Juniper Identity Management Service
Liongard
LoginTC
Mindflow
NetBird
OpenVPN
Rublon
SparkView

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Netgate

Date Founded

2002

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.netgate.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

IPFire

Company Website

www.ipfire.org

Categories and Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification

Categories and Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification

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