In this chapter, you learned all about proxy servers, what they are, and their key features. You also gained an understanding of the advantages of a Squid proxy server. Next, you learned how to install and configure a Squid proxy server. And finally, you learned how to test the Squid proxy server in a client environment. And with that, we come to the end of our book on managing network security with the pfSense firewall.
In this book, you got an in-depth look at the pfSense firewall, its inner workings, and how you can use it to manage your network security and access. You started off with an introduction to pfSense, where you gained an understanding of what pfSense is, its key features, and advantages. You also went through a series of demonstrations on the installation of pfSense on a virtual server. Next, you learned how to configure pfSense as a firewall. You also...