pfSense Router and Firewall Software


DOI: https://doi.org/10.15308/Sinteza-2023-132-137
Authors:
Dragan Kreculj
Đorđe Dihovični
Nada Ratković Kovačević
Maja Gaborov
Marija Zajeganović

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Keywords:
pfSense, Router, Firewall, Computer Network, Traffic Control


Abstract:
The pfSense is а software system that combines router and firewall in one product. This is a stable operating and simple to use cybersecurity solution for implementation in computer networks. This software package is intended for wide range of users, from individual clients to small, medium or large enterprises. The pfSense is one of the world’s leading router, firewall, as well as VPN solution for secure cloud networking and network edge based on an open-source software platform. The computer networks utilizing the pfSense system, have significantly higher degree of control and better management of incoming Internet traffic, which tends to become more and more extensive over time. The set of performances is what makes it unique and exceptional while also surpassing the existing competitors in that area. This open source network security solution raises the overall cybersecurity and accompanying parameters to a significantly higher levels. The pfSense software brings users and developers together. There is a large com- munity which is strongly supporting it, while constantly evolving and upgrading it too. Though pfSense can be downloaded, installed and used free of charge, it is possible to make commercial support to the pfSense’s developers team. There is also an enhanced version, pfSense Plus software package combined with Netgate hardware, providing capabilities such as prevention of specific attack mechanisms, proxy filtering, network services, user authentication, monitoring of either traffic or device, all at an affordable price.

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D. Kreculj, . Dihovični, N. Ratković Kovačević, M. Gaborov, M. Zajeganović, “pfSense Router and Firewall Software,” in Sinteza 2023 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science, Belgrade, Singidunum University, Serbia, 2023, pp. 132-137. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2023-132-137

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Kreculj, D., Dihovični, ., Ratković Kovačević, N., Gaborov, M., Zajeganović, M. (2023). pfSense Router and Firewall Software. Paper presented at Sinteza 2023 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2023-132-137

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