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When it comes to network security, a firewall is essential to scan incoming & outgoing traffic to ensure compliance with your requirements.
There are many brand names that come to mind when you think of firewalls, like Cisco Meraki & Fortigate FortiNet, but have you considered an OPNsense option?
OPNsense is a fully featured, open-source alternative to these big brand name products, and offers many benefits. There are official hardware boxes available from Deciso (we’re an official UK reseller, click here to read more), but you can also install OPNsense as a virtual machine.
Let’s look at some of the bonuses of choosing an OPNsense firewall deployment:
Cost Efficiency
Small businesses in particular may prefer an OPNsense firewall to a Cisco or Fortigate device, with the option to use a no-cost version at the expense of some extra security features, and the Business Edition license is often cheaper than competitor’s offerings.
Flexibility & Scalability
OPNsense hardware & software is designed to be flexible and scalable, with no limitations imposed by the manufacturer. You can modify the software, and install plugins, at your leisure.
Ease of Management
The user interface of the OPNsense firewall has been designed to be modern & easy to learn, making it a powerful choice for quick onboarding & quick and easy management.
Open-Source Transparency
By running OPNsense, you gain the security benefit of having open-source transparency, giving you full visibility into the software and full control over your deployment. With OPNsense Business Edition, get a delayed release schedule for updates to ensure no issues occur.
No Vendor Lock-In
OPNsource supports interoperability with most other vendor ecosystems, ensuring you don’t get stuck with one specific vendor’s products running your network.
Which should I choose?
So, in conclusion, an OPNsense firewall is an extremely versatile, secure and easy-to-manage solution, and is particularly attractive for small businesses looking for a lower-cost deployment option.
We would highly recommend OPNsense for all businesses and can offer official hardware as a UK Deciso reseller – to read more about this, click here.