In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions, cybersecurity is paramount. Among the many tools available to safeguard your network, Zenarmor stands out as a powerful add-on to OPNsense, an open-source firewall and routing platform. A recent webinar shed light on this dynamic duo, showcasing how Zenarmor enhances OPNsense and fortifies network security. Here’s a recap of the crucial takeaways and why this webinar matters.
Key Presenters: The webinar was a collaboration between two experts in the field:
- Murat Balaban: CEO and founder of Zenarmor, joined from the United States.
- Thomas Niedermeier, Senior Solution Engineer, OPNsense, Thomas-Krenn joined from Germany
Webinar Highlights:
Zenarmor seamlessly integrates with OPNsense, enhancing its capabilities with features such as intrusion prevention, application-level control, cloud-based threat intelligence, and advanced reporting and analytics, providing comprehensive insights into network traffic and top talkers for effective network security management.
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Benefits of Open Source Firewalls: Open-source firewalls offer advanced capabilities in packet filtering, port inspection, and application layer 7 filtering, making them a powerful choice for network security.
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Single, Unified Application: Zenarmor is a comprehensive security solution in one package, unlike some competitors that rely on multiple separate software packages.
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TLS Decryption and Inspection: Zenarmor provides TLS decryption and inspection to detect encrypted threats, a crucial component of modern cybersecurity.
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Application Control: The tool allows the creation of policies for network traffic control and filtering based on applications, a feature vital for business productivity and security.
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Cloud Threat Intelligence: Zenarmor integrates seamlessly with cloud-based threat intelligence services to defend against zero-day attacks, emerging phishing campaigns, and evasive threats.
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Partnership with Thomas-Krenn: The strategic partnership aims to deliver a top-end firewall solution by combining Thomas-Krenn hardware, OPNsense, and Zenarmor for comprehensive network security.
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Licensing Options: Zenarmor licenses can be easily obtained through their online shop, offering various editions and configurations. Discounts are available for additional licenses, and customization options are accommodated.
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Hardware Sizing: To ensure stable system performance, sufficient RAM is essential. Three different hardware scenarios were presented, emphasizing the importance of adequate resources.
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Virtual Environment Compatibility: It’s entirely possible to install OPNsense and Zenarmor in a virtual environment. Popular hypervisors like KVM, VirtualBox, and Microsoft Hyper-V are supported. The hardware requirements include a minimum of two CPU cores and four gigabytes of RAM. For optimal performance, using an ElasticSearch database is recommended.
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You can find detailed information on the Zenarmor 101: Komponenten und Vorteile (Components and Benefits) webinar video