network-security
Perimeter NGFW, Suricata IDS/IPS & Zero Trust Network Access
Deep packet inspection perimeter firewall deployed on pfSense with automated Suricata signature rulesets, strict egress filtering, and encrypted mesh tunnels.
pfSenseSuricata IDS/IPSHAProxySnortZero Trust
Category
network-security
Project Overview & Architecture
Comprehensive intrusion detection and defense perimeter securing transactional applications from emerging exploits.
Case Study
Challenge, Process & Outcome
The Challenge
Automated vulnerability scanners and script kiddie exploits flooded web application entry points.
The Solution
Integrated automated threat blocking on pfSense with HAProxy reverse proxy SSL termination.
Process & Methodology
Configured Suricata inline IPS mode with ET Open rulesets and geo-blocking IP feeds.
Measurable Impact
Blocked 99.8% of automated hostile traffic before reaching application servers.