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configuring-pfsense-firewall-rules

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'Configures pfSense firewall rules, NAT policies, IPsec/OpenVPN tunnels,

When to use

• Deploying a perimeter or internal firewall to segment and protect network zones (DMZ, internal, guest, IoT)
• Creating granular access control rules to restrict traffic between VLANs and network segments
• Configuring NAT rules for port forwarding to internal services exposed to the internet
• Setting up site-to-site or remote access VPN tunnels using IPsec or OpenVPN
• Implementing traffic shaping and bandwidth management for quality-of-service requirements

When not to use

• Substitute for host-based firewalls on individual systems
• SSL/TLS deep packet inspection without dedicated hardware acceleration
• Sole security control without complementary IDS/IPS

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