The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement recommending the use of ad blockers as a protective measure against online scams. The agency's Internet Complaints Department has highlighted that ad-blocking extensions can be instrumental in safeguarding against deceptive online advertisements that imitate legitimate brands and businesses, often appearing in search results.
For network-level ad blocking, pfBlockerNG stands out as one of the most reliable and efficient tools available. This package is specifically designed to offer a robust shield against the numerous online threats that lurk behind each webpage and advertisement.
To find out more about the FBI's recommendation and to learn how to set up pfBlockerNG, click here.
Security on the cloud is less understood than cloud computing itself. Many people assume that the cloud “is secure”, but what does that mean exactly? The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Shared Responsibility Model makes it clear that AWS is responsible for “security of the cloud,” while the customer is responsible for “security in the cloud.” This responsibility model means that ultimately the customer is responsible for the security of their data.
Any organization that wants to run a workload or application on Azure or AWS should always consider three secure networking use cases:
“I need to connect our on-premises network to the cloud, securely.”
“I need to secure our cloud environment from outside attacks and unauthorized access.”
“I need to provide secure access to a remote and/or mobile workforce.”
If those needs sound familiar, pfSense Plus software is a reliable, cost-effective, and feature-rich solution. Click on the link to learn about the common use cases for pfSense software on AWS and Azure and how it can help you secure your cloud workloads and save money.
In network implementation, having the right tools to ensure efficient API management can save you time and money. TNSR is an affordable high-performance router that offers management through CLI and APIs, as well as a webUI. Postman can help you simplify and enhance your implementation of TNSR software through APIs. Click here for a walk through on the process of setting up Postman for TNSR using our pre-established API Collections and the Environment.
As mentioned above, you can now manage TNSR software via the RESTCONF API, familiar CLI, and via GUI. Starting with version 23.02, TNSR software has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that can be used to configure the software. We have created a short video to demonstrate the TNSR GUI.
Network Security Training and Certification
Whether you want to improve your team's network security skills or increase customer satisfaction through superior support, Netgate’s comprehensive courses and certifications can help you achieve your goals by enhancing your understanding of secure networking.
The TNSR Fundamentals and Practical Application certification course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for efficient network management and maintenance, utilizing TNSR as a key component.
The course covers topics such as Zero-to-Ping, interfaces, static routing, DHCP, DNS resolution, NAT, IPsec VPNs, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, BFD, VRF, and the RESTCONF API. It also delves into common usage scenarios, deployment considerations, step-by-step configuration guidance, and best practices for the implementation of your TNSR high-performance router.
pfSense Plus Fundamentals and Practical Application Certification Course The pfSense Plus Fundamentals and Practical Application certification course is designed to help you manage and maintain your network using pfSense Plus as one of the core elements. The training curriculum covers the most widely used portions of the base system.
The course covers advanced topics such as Multi-WAN, VLAN's, High Availability (HA), and other essentials. We talk about common usage scenarios, deployment considerations, step-by-step configuration guidance, and best practices for the deployment of pfSense Plus software.
The 2023 Annual User Survey
The 2023 Annual User Survey from Netgate is complete, and we would like to thank everyone who participated! Feedback from our users is extremely important to us and we are in the process of evaluating what you had to say! We’d also like to recognize three individuals randomly chosen from the survey participants:
Sven R. from Sandnes, Norway
Brian T. from Dallas, Texas, USA
Mike B. from Plainfield, Illinois, USA
Netgate Holiday Schedule
Upcoming 2023 Netgate Holidays:
Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (US)
Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 2023 - Thanksgiving (US)
Monday, December 25, 2023 - Christmas
Monday, January 1, 2024 - New Year's Day
The Netgate Global Support Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is fully staffed and operational for all holidays. The engineering, sales, manufacturing, and shipping teams will be off for the holidays listed above.
Get to Know Netgate: Glen Shok
Glen Shok has recently joined the Netgate team as Director, Channels & Alliances. He is based in Las Vegas, NV, and is responsible for Netgate Cloud Partners & Revenue. If you are an AWS or Microsoft Azure partner or customer, reach out to Glen (gshok@netgate.com) to discuss how TNSR and pfSense+ work in the cloud to get high-performance routing/VPN at the lowest TCO.
Glen grew up in northern California and moved to Las Vegas after his daughters went off to college. When not working, Glen spends a lot of time in Park City skiing in the winter and escaping the Vegas heat.
Glen in a mullet wig skiing, and him "relaxing" next to the jacuzzi in the winter
Worldwide Netgate Partners
Wherever you are, there is a Netgate reseller partner nearby. Our reseller partners can import, install, configure, provide in-person and in-language support, and training to many Netgate customers worldwide. Some of our partners also assist with public cloud deployment on AWS and Azure! We appreciate our partners and believe you will also find value in engaging with them.
If your company is interested in the Netgate partner program, let’s get in touch!
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