pfSense

pfSense

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About

Network security is hard. Current solutions are complex and tedious to implement. Learn how to simplify security with Cisco Meraki! Trusted by influential brands around the world. With over a million active networks and counting, organizations far and wide count on Meraki to help deliver premium, reliable experiences. All Cisco Meraki devices are centrally and securely managed from the cloud using a single web-based dashboard. Our feature-rich, intuitive architecture enables customers to save time, reduce operating costs, and solve new business problems. The industry standard for easy-to-manage, fast and dependable Wi-Fi. Protect and securely connect what matters most, regardless of location. Uncompromising performance and reliability at the heart of your network. Remote monitoring and identity-based configuration for all your devices.

About

The pfSense project is a free network firewall distribution, based on the FreeBSD operating system with a custom kernel and including third party free software packages for additional functionality. pfSense software, with the help of the package system, is able to provide the same functionality or more of common commercial firewalls, without any of the artificial limitations. It has successfully replaced every big name commercial firewall you can imagine in numerous installations around the world, including Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Juniper, Sonicwall, Netgear, Watchguard, Astaro, and more.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Enterprises and companies seeking a solution to manage all their operations and processes

Audience

With thousands of enterprises using pfSense® software, it is rapidly becoming the world's most trusted open source network security solution.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$40.00
Pricing per device.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.3 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I love the visibility! Everything is easy to setup and navigate. Except for 1 thing. Troubleshooting is easy when you can drill down into the specific client device and see what is happening. Packet inspection. Single pane of glass.
  • Can see everything happening on the network. Large number of functions with add-ons. Granular management of devices on the firewall. Everything in one spot. Great interface. Easy to add devices. Easy to integrate with AD.
  • - no touch install - %100 cloud base - wide range of appliances - right prices - Excellent Customer support - Auto VPN

Cons

  • The firewall.... OMG! If you have ever dealt with any type of firewall in your professional career you are going to battle. It's how I imagine some one would design an interface for a firewall if it was thrown in to tick a box. My 10 year old could do better. It's like trying to navigate a country's road when the sign boards don't have English and you typically drive on the left hand side of the road. How did anyone, with any type of security experience, say yeah that's good, security admins will like that!? It almost makes me wonder if the marketing department wrote the interface for the firewall.
  • There is a lot in there so can be a little overwhelming. Reports could be a touch better. Would like the ability to create network diagrams.
  • - somehow limited functionality - expensive swathes - licensing can be pricy

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Free Tons of features A lot of plugins Ability to run as a service Runs as VPN end points - and supports OpenVPN and IPSEC

Cons

  • Nothing really for what it is. Unpatched security issue on default VPN Certificate.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Cisco
Founded: 1984
United States
meraki.cisco.com/platform/

Company Information

Netgate
Founded: 2002
United States
www.netgate.com

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Categories

Categories

Firewall Features

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

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features

Automatic Device Recognition
Data Management
Deployment Management
Inventory Management
Maintenance Utilities
Procurement Management
Remote Update / Installation
Software Management
Synchronization Management
Wireless Network Support

Firewall Features

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

Integrations

AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
Celerium
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Liongard
Rublon
Armis Centrix
DoubleClue
EZO AssetSonar
Encapto
Envoy
JupiterOne
MyPlace
NetFortris Comm-unity
Network Glue
New Era
OctoXLabs
PathSolutions TotalView
WolkAbout IoT Platform

Integrations

AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
Celerium
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Liongard
Rublon
Armis Centrix
DoubleClue
EZO AssetSonar
Encapto
Envoy
JupiterOne
MyPlace
NetFortris Comm-unity
Network Glue
New Era
OctoXLabs
PathSolutions TotalView
WolkAbout IoT Platform
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