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pfSense vs SSHGuard

A side-by-side look at pfSense and SSHGuard. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

pfSense

pfSense

Network & Admin

pfSense is a free, open source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD. It has a wide range of features including traffic shaping, captive portal, VPN capabilities, and packages that add functionality.

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SSHGuard

SSHGuard

Security & Privacy

SSHGuard is an intrusion prevention software for Linux and BSD systems. It works by detecting automated brute force attacks against SSH servers and blocks attackers' IP addresses with advanced firewall rules. It is lightweight, easy to configure, and helps harden SSH servers against attacks.

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