pfSense Firewall Training Fundamentals: What is pfSense
Master firewall training with pfSense software to protect your home or business. Learn to implement, configure, and manage network security using this powerful open-source firewall system—perfect for SMBs, enterprises, and security-conscious users.
Last update: Jan 2022
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online, self-paced
Focus: Firewall Training Courses, Network Security Courses, Networking Courses, SOC Analyst Training Courses, Cyber Security Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This pfSense Firewall Training Fundamentals: What is pfSense will teach you:
- pfSense installation options: Explore hardware requirements and virtualized setups.
- pfBlockerNG and Suricata: Configure advanced network security tools.
- Creating a DMZ: Build and protect a demilitarized zone with pfSense.
- Dashboard customization: Modify the GUI and pfSense themes for clarity.
- Firewall rule strategy: Master rule placement, order, whitelisting, and tuning.
- User management: Add users, manage permissions, and enable SSH securely.
- Intrusion detection systems: Install and configure Snort and Suricata.
- Backup and updates: Maintain, troubleshoot, and restore your firewall system.
Included in the Firewall Training
4 Hours of On-Demand Video
46+ Downloadable Resources
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Network Administrator
System Administrator
Security Analyst
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialist
Enterprise Network Engineer
Cyber Security Technician
Infrastructure Engineer
SOC Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSESection 1: Introduction
1. Introducing pfSense
Preview
Section 2: Firewalls Refresher
Section 3: pfSense Installation
Section 4: Creating A Virtual Lab
Section 5: pfSense Initial Setup
Section 6: pfSense Firewall
Section 7: pfBlockerNG
Section 8: Snort IDS/IPS
Section 9: Suricata IDS/IPS
Section 10: Configuring a DMZ
Section 11: Maintenance
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Access to a computer
Basic understanding of networking
Knowledge of networking terms (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, etc.)
Stable internet connection
Description of pfSense Firewall Training Fundamentals: What is pfSense
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of the pfSense project—an open-source firewall solution built on FreeBSD. You'll learn how to install pfSense software, understand its powerful features, and protect your home or business networks with comprehensive firewall training. Through practical labs, you'll configure rules, monitor traffic, and set up tools like pfBlockerNG, Snort, and Suricata—all managed through the web GUI.
You’ll gain hands-on experience configuring firewall services for different network zones, including internal, external, and DMZ environments. Whether deploying pfSense for a small business, enterprise site, or as a personal project, this course gives you the network security skills to monitor, protect, and manage users, routers, and services effectively.
- Install and configure pfSense on various platforms (virtual and hardware)
- Customize the GUI dashboard and management interface
- Implement firewall rule logic, separators, aliases, and strategy
- Analyze and block traffic using pfBlockerNG and IDS/IPS tools
- Set up and secure a DMZ with nginx, Linux VMs, and SSH
- Backup, update, and troubleshoot pfSense firewalls
- Use Snort and Suricata for enterprise-grade monitoring and protection
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to implement and manage pfSense in a professional environment, with confidence in your ability to protect and support any organization’s network infrastructure.
Who Is This Course For
This course is designed for IT professionals, system and network administrators, and home users who want to learn how to implement and manage pfSense firewalls. It's ideal for anyone managing network security, services, or documentation for their business or enterprise.
Course Instructor
Ted LeRoy
Ted LeRoy is an Enterprise Security Architect with over 20 years of experience in IT, specializing in information and physical security. He is also an accomplished online instructor in technology courses.
Ted has extensive experience in Windows and Linux administration, web server and email administration, and network and firewall administration with Cisco, Juniper, and pfSense devices. He has managed Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu servers in physical and virtual environments.
Ted excels at explaining complex IT and security topics in an accessible manner and advocates for open-source solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology, focusing on Network and System Administration and Information and System Security. His certifications include CompTIA A+, MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, and CISM.
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Testimonials
Liam H.
This course gave us everything we needed to deploy a pfSense firewall across multiple locations. The training was straightforward and highly relevant. Our IT team is now confident configuring and managing pfSense software with minimal external support.
Natalie R.
As a small business owner, I needed a reliable firewall solution without hiring more employees. This pfSense course taught me how to implement and manage network security from scratch. The lessons are clear, and the examples are practical and easy to follow.
Carlos M.
I took this course to upskill for a new role in network administration. The online format was perfect for my schedule. Everything from installation to advanced firewall rule sets was covered and clearly configured step by step. Highly recommend it to anyone in IT!
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