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OPNsense Web Filtering/Proxy Configuration – Virtual Lab Building Series: Ep4

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Hey all and welcome to my channel! In episode 4 of our cyber security virtual lab building series, we continue with our Opnsense firewall configuration and configure the transparent proxy and web filtering features. We will also look at how to setup a blacklist and use it prevent users from accessing social networking websites in this demo.

By the end of this video, you will have some exposure to OPNSense port forwarding and firewall rules, a working transparent HTTPS/HTTP proxy based on Squid and a active web filter in place.

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Links used in video:
Blacklist: https://dsi.ut-capitole.fr/blacklists/index_en.php
OPNSense Documentation (SSL Bump): https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/how-tos/proxytransparent.html

NOTE: I am not sponsored by or affiliated to any of the products or services mentioned in this video, all opinions are my own based on personal experiences.

DISCLAIMER: All information, techniques and tools showcased in these videos are for educational and ethical penetration testing purposes ONLY. NEVER attempt to use this information to gain unauthorized access to systems without the EXCPLICIT consent of its owners. This is a punishable offence by law in most countries.

#webfiltering #proxy #Opnsense #Cyber Security