What is pfSense?
It is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD. It is installed on a physical computer or a virtual machine to make a dedicated firewall/router for a network.
pfSense is a tool in the Security category of a tech stack.
Who uses pfSense?
Companies
15 companies reportedly use pfSense in their tech stacks, including Assertiva Soluções, Sodep, and NKI.
Developers
89 developers on StackShare have stated that they use pfSense.
Decisions about pfSense
Here are some stack decisions, common use cases and reviews by companies and developers who chose pfSense in their tech stack.
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pfSense's Features
- Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
- GeoIP blocking
pfSense Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to pfSense?
Sophos
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Sonicwall
Award-winning firewalls and cybersecurity solutions. Protecting SMBs, enterprises and governments from advanced cyber attacks for three decades.
JavaScript
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Git
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
GitHub
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