pfSense Plus Firewall VPN Router TAC Lite 4 Core Hours
Secure your business network with pfSense Plus Firewall VPN Router TAC Lite 4 Core Hours, enabling advanced firewall and VPN capabilities for continuous operation.
- Access to: Advanced firewall rules, VPN configuration, and traffic shaping features to protect your network perimeter.
- Coverage for: Continued access to software updates and security patches, ensuring your firewall remains current and protected.
- Protection against: Exploits targeting outdated software versions and potential network vulnerabilities.
- Entitlement to: Utilize the full feature set of pfSense Plus for robust network security and management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license provides access to the pfSense Plus Firewall VPN Router TAC Lite edition, specifically for environments requiring 4 core hours of operation. It unlocks advanced security features, including stateful firewalling, virtual private network (VPN) capabilities, and routing functions, ensuring your business network is protected and efficiently managed.
This license is designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, such as IT Managers overseeing network security or Business Owners needing reliable perimeter defense. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing essential security and connectivity services for internal operations.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Implement granular firewall rules and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Secure Remote Access: Establish secure VPN tunnels for remote employees or site-to-site connectivity.
- Optimized Network Performance: Utilize traffic shaping and Quality of Service (QoS) features to prioritize critical applications.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through robust logging and security policy enforcement.
- Continuous Updates: Benefit from ongoing software updates and security patches to defend against emerging threats.
This pfSense Plus license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to deploy enterprise-grade network security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Perimeter Defense
Enable teams to implement advanced firewall rules, intrusion detection, and traffic shaping to protect the business network. Streamline the management of network security policies to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
on-premises data centers, distributed office networks, hybrid cloud environments, secure internal networks
Establish Secure Remote and Site-to-Site VPNs
Streamline the creation and management of secure VPN tunnels for remote employees accessing internal resources. Automate the setup of site-to-site VPNs to connect multiple business locations securely.
remote workforce enablement, multi-location businesses, secure data transfer, cloud connectivity
Ensure Network Compliance and Auditing
Automate the enforcement of security policies required for regulatory compliance, such as HIPAA or PCI DSS. Enable teams to maintain detailed logs for auditing purposes, demonstrating adherence to security standards.
regulated industries, compliance-driven operations, audit preparation, data privacy management
Key Features
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
Protects your network by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic based on established security rules and connection states.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Support
Enables secure, encrypted connections for remote users and inter-site communication, safeguarding sensitive data in transit.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS)
Identifies and blocks malicious network activity, adding an extra layer of defense against cyber threats.
Traffic Shaping and Quality of Service (QoS)
Manages network bandwidth to prioritize critical applications, ensuring optimal performance for essential business functions.
Regular Software Updates and Security Patches
Ensures your firewall remains protected against the latest threats and vulnerabilities through continuous vendor support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs strong network security and VPN capabilities to safeguard patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Must protect confidential client information and maintain secure communication channels, often requiring advanced firewall and VPN features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Benefits from secure network segmentation and reliable connectivity to protect operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pfSense Plus TAC Lite?
pfSense Plus TAC Lite is a software license for Netgate's firewall and router platform, designed for specific core hour usage. It provides advanced security and networking features for businesses.
What does the 4 Core Hours designation mean?
This designation indicates the license is intended for environments where the pfSense Plus software will utilize up to 4 CPU cores for its operations. This is a key factor in determining performance and suitability for your network's demands.
Who is this license for?
This license is for businesses that use IT for their own operations, such as SMBs and mid-market companies, managed by IT professionals or business owners. It is not for resellers or other IT service providers.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.