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pfSense Functions

All the following functions can be implemented using pfSense, with the addition of some optional packages:

Out of the box
  • Firewall.
  • Traffic Control.
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Optional Packages
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) - will need to install SNORT.
  • Web Cache and Content Filtering - will need to install Squid and SquidGuard.
  • Anti Virus - will need to install ClamAV and HAVP.
Undetermined
  • Anti-malware filtering.
  • Spam filtering.
  • SSL and SSH Inspection.