• Online, Self-Paced
In this pfSense Firewall training course, students will learn how a firewall functions on a network or host. The course provides details about the different types of firewalls, as well as providing a hands-on lab experience configuring separate zones.

Learning Objectives

Here are some of the key topics that will be covered in the training: Fundamental aspects of pfSense The key features and benefits of pfSense How to install and configure pfSense as a firewall and how to create and maintain firewall rules Learning to configure and test pfSense for load balancing and failover across numerous WAN connections Learning to configure pfSense as a remote connectivity solution utilizing OpenVPN and IPSec How to configure and integrate pfSense as a Squid proxy server

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Feedback

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