Summary:

In this episode of Exploring Information Security, Security Engineer Kyle Goode takes a deep dive into the versatile world of pfSense, a robust open-source firewall and router that has been a mainstay in the network security arena for over two decades. Kyle shares insights from his own experiences with pfSense, exploring both the practical and technical aspects of setting up and managing a pfSense system.

Episode Highlights:

• Setting Up pfSense: Practical tips on how to set up pfSense on different types of hardware, and troubleshooting common setup issues.

• Security Customizations: Detailed discussion on customizing pfSense for enhanced security, including the use of threat feeds and SSL inspection.

• Maintenance and Updates: Tips on maintaining a pfSense installation, including regular updates and leveraging community resources for troubleshooting.

• Benefits of Using pfSense: A look at the benefits of using pfSense over commercial routers, especially for those interested in a deeper understanding of network security.

Resources:

• https://bsidesnash.org

• Network Chuck Pfsense

• Lawrencesystems

• Netgate pfsense docs 

• Ben Heater Pfsense and Wazuh   

• SecurityOnion and Pfsense

• Crowdsec and Pfsense

• Netgate depreciation of squid 

• Squid updated package

• Pfsense going to the linux kernel 

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