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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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A Trusted Journey: Deciso®’s 10th Major OPNsense® Business Edition 23.10, Defines Excellence.

Middelharnis, the Netherlands, October 17th, 2023

In an era where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, a dependable and innovative firewall solution becomes invaluable. With OPNsense Business Edition 23.10, Deciso reaffirms its position at the pinnacle of cutting-edge firewall technology.

This iteration is a result of our persistent pursuit for perfection and the
invaluable feedback from our loyal user community. Here’s a closer look at what this release brings to the table:

Enhanced WireGuard Plugin: The newly refined WireGuard plugin seamlessly supports High Availability (CARP), guaranteeing uninterrupted and steadfast network connectivity.
Revamped OPNcentral: Deciso’s central management environment, adept at overseeing the management of a diverse range of firewalls, now features advanced multi-tenancy support. Furthermore, users can seamlessly view the backup history from connected nodes.
Backup & History API Enabled: Aligning with the requirements of modern infrastructure, the Backup & History feature is now empowered with API capabilities, offering a pathway for versatile and automated backup methodologies.
Advanced OPNWAF Settings: The OPNsense Web Application Firewall (OPNWAF) introduces TLS security profile selection for each vhost. Users can now fine-tune their security configurations, opting for either ‘most compatible’ or ‘most secure’, based on each application’s unique security requisites.
Updated Documentation: To ensure users can make the most of all new features and improvements, Deciso has meticulously updated the documentation, reinforcing its commitment to user-centric design and ease of use.
LINCE Certification: Formal LINCE certification is currently in the pipeline, highlighting Deciso’s continuous quest for excellence and adherence to global cybersecurity standards.

With OPNsense Business Edition 23.10, we're elevating the standards of firewall solutions, and we're just getting started.

"This 10th major business release isn't just about new features; it represents a culmination of years of trust,
relentless commitment to innovation, and our promise to deliver only the best to our users,"

The OPNsense Business Edition is a mission critical and LINCE compliant version of the well know and fastest growing open-source security platform. It comes with it own commercial repository, an official Open Virtualization image and integrated GeoIP database.

It is equipped with more business-oriented functionality such as central management, web application firewall, fine grained proxy access management and an extended (DNS) blocklists module.

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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

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OPNsense
shop   https://shop.opnsense.com/
documentation https://docs.opnsense.org
security   https://docs.opnsense.org/security.html
community   https://opnsense.org/

Deciso B.V. https://www.deciso.com/

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