The pfSense Fundamentals Bootcamp 2023 Edition

Learn the Fundamentals of the pfSense Firewall and secure your Home Network or Business with Confidence!

Created by: Stefan Rosanitsch
Web Developer, Ethical Hacker & Linux Advocate

What Will I Learn?

• Operating a pfSense firewall with confidence by understanding all of the fundamental functions
• How to install pfSense on VirtualBox and how to set up a pfSense lab
• How to install pfSense on any physical (hardware) appliance from scratch
• Configuring the pfSense DHCP server
• Configuring pfSense DNS and changing DNS servers
• Everything you need to know about firewall rules
• Managing and backing up pfSense configuration files (including backup history!)
• How to troubleshoot pfSense (restarting services, connecting with SSH, rebooting)
• How to create new users
• Creating widgets for your dashboard
• How to install and configure OpenVPN from scratch
• Installing and configuring Squid Proxy and ClamAV
• How VLans work and how to set up VLans on pfSense

Requirements

• A willingness to get your hands dirty and follow along!
• Basic understanding of networks is helpful but not neccesary
• A 8GB USB drive & a computer with USB port for the physical appliance part
• A computer with at least 8GB of RAM for the VirtualBox part (if you want to follow along)
• In some cases: A NULL-Modem cable for the physical appliance part (depending on the appliance!)
• Good coffee and a couple of hours time 🙂

Target audience

• Everyone who wants to better secure their home network
• Administrators who want to secure their business with cutting-edge firewall technology on the cheap
• Everyone who wants to learn about firewalls and how they work in general
• Aspiring students looking for a career in networking & security
• Cyber Security professionals looking to secure their network and educate themselves on the topic of firewalls
• Everyone curious to learn more about firewalls and networks