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How to Create a Basic DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Network in OPNsense

Dustin Casto
May 8, 2020
(Updated: December 9, 2021)
Routers ,Firewalls ,Security
Dmz ,Opnsense ,VLAN

A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a segmented part of a network that is used to host all publicly accessible websites and services. The intention is to …

Harden Your Home Network Against Network Intrusions

Dustin Casto
October 23, 2018
(Updated: August 25, 2021)
Firewalls ,Security
Opnsense ,Suricata

The Internet is full of malicious actors looking to take advantage of insecure networks and devices. While corporate and government targets may be the …

How to Protect Against the Cable Haunt Vulnerability Using OPNsense

Dustin Casto
January 22, 2020
(Updated: February 3, 2020)
Firewalls ,Modems ,Security
Opnsense

Cable Haunt is a recent vulnerability that has been found in over 200 million cable modems in Europe and likely many more in other countries as well. …

Defense in Depth for Home Networks

Dustin Casto
January 23, 2019
Security

The concept of defense in depth is nothing new. Militaries use this strategy to slow down the advancement of opposing forces. Rather than try to …