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WireGuard VPN

WireGuard is a communication protocol and free and open-source software that implements encrypted virtual private networks (VPNs), and was designed with the goals of ease of use, high speed performance, and low attack surface.

OPNcentral

Is a centralized management plugin, it utilizes OPNsense’s restAPI to offer a range of centralized features.

GeoIP database

Is a database that maps IP addresses to geographical locations, such as a country, city, or region.

AMD EPYC

Is a brand of multi-core x86-64 microprocessors designed and sold by AMD, based on the company’s Zen microarchitecture.

IPsec

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) is a secure network protocol suite that authenticates and encrypts packets of data to provide secure encrypted communication between two computers over an Internet Protocol network.

FreeBSD

FreeBSD is an open source operating system based on UNIX. The source code of FreeBSD is open source, which means that anyone can view and edit this source code. The operating system is widely used in servers, mainframes, workstations & embedded computers.

OSI

The Open Source Initiative defines open source software as software that is distributed with human readable source code in order to allow the user freedom to run, review, alter, enhance and modify the code for any purpose.

Firewall

A firewall is a computer network security system that restricts Internet traffic to, from, or within a private network. This software or special hardware software unit works by selectively blocking or allowing data packets.

Forward caching proxy

When using a forward proxy configuration, Caching Proxy machines are located between the client and the Internet. Caching Proxy forwards a client’s request to content hosts located across the Internet, caches the retrieved data, and delivers the retrieved data to the client.

Traffic shaping

Traffic shaping is used to optimize or guarantee performance, improve latency, or increase usable bandwidth for some kinds of packets by delaying other kinds.

MVC framework

The Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework is an architectural/design pattern that separates an application into three main logical components Model, View, and Controller. Each architectural component is built to handle specific development aspects of an application.

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OPNsense® 23.7 Restless Roadrunner released

Effective immediately, this release marks a pivotal milestone in the platform’s evolution, focusing on the significant migration of legacy components to the modern Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework, consequently augmenting API support for developers and integrators.

Just as the roadrunner bird is known for its speed, adaptability, and relentless pursuit, so too does this release embody these qualities. “Restless Roadrunner” reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, resilience against challenges, and dedication to enhancing network security and performance.

Jos Schellevis, CTO of Deciso, underscores the significance of this update, stating,

“The ‘Restless Roadrunner’ signifies our continuous commitment to modernization and innovation. This release marks an essential evolution in our platform, empowering developers and integrators through extensive migration to the modern MVC framework, enriching network security capabilities.”

Unveiling OPNsense® 23.7 “Restless Roadrunner”, Deciso® takes a pivotal step in firewall platform evolution, empowering developers and integrators with enhanced API support through a significant migration to a modern MVC framework. Discover how this release mirrors the agility and resilience of its namesake, the roadrunner, pushing the boundaries of innovation and network security.

This version enables API support for a broad spectrum of features, achieved through the diligent work on the MVC framework. Legacy migrated features include:
• Interface diagnostics (Ping / Traceroute and Portprobe)
• LAGG interfaces
• System Services (Diagnostics)
• DHCP Leases, both IPV4 and IPV6
• Advanced Unbound DNS capabilities

Additionally, floating rules and groups benefit from improved visibility, thus simplifying network management.

A newly redesigned, user-friendly, and fully API enabled OpenVPN Instances module is also included in this release, providing developers and integrators with greater control and flexibility in VPN configurations.

Keeping pace with the restless roadrunner, the core OS has been upgraded to FreeBSD 13.2 for enhanced stability, security, and performance.

OPNsense is the fastestest growing open-source security platform with an Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved 2-clause or simplified BSD license. Its extensive feature set spans from router/firewall to inline intrusion detection and prevention.

Distinctively, it is the only open-source firewall that comes with the highly valued Proofpoint® ET Pro ruleset at no cost in the form of the ET Pro Telemetry edition and a mission-critical LINCE compliant version.

The project stands out for its innovative approach to modularizing and hardening, simple and reliable firmware upgrades, multi-language support, hardened security, fast adoption of upstream software updates, and a robust and friendly community.

As the founder of the OPNsense project, Deciso offers turnkey solutions along with commercial support and services.

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About Deciso
Deciso B.V. (https://www.deciso.com) is a globally operating manufacturer of networking equipment. The company designs and produces complete products for integrators, OEMs and resellers. Deciso believes in the power of open source and actively contributes to the open source community. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in Middelharnis, the Netherlands

For more information on OPNsense software, see project website: OPNsense.org