Specifications
About pfSense
Alternatives
Product Specifications
Detection Methods
Anomaly detection
Protocol analysis
signature-based
Deployment model
Inline IPS
Network-based IDS
On-premises
Virtual appliance
Form factor
Software
Virtual appliance
SSL/TLS inspection
Yes
Signature/feed compatibility
Custom
Snort
Suricata rules
Management and integrations
Centralized management
REST API
SIEM integration
Syslog
Notable Features
Application awareness
Open source
Pluggable packages
About pfSense
pfSense is open-source firewall and router software based on FreeBSD providing network security and routing functionalities.
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