A Professional Guide For Responding to a Network Breach, System Breach, or Hack

Digital First Aid:

A Professional Guide For Responding to a Network or System Breach, and/or Hack

Discovering a security breach is a high-stakes race against time. Whether you are a home user or a business owner, your response in the first few hours determines whether the attacker is evicted or stays for the long haul.

Setting Up OPNsense as a Private DNS Server with Intrusion Detection (ProxMoxVE)

Setting Up OPNsense as a Private DNS Server with Intrusion Detection in a Proxmox VM

Transform your network security with a dedicated DNS server and real-time threat detection

OPNsense Installation Guide

 

OPNsense Installation Guide (ISO)

If you're looking to take control of your network with enterprise-grade tools, installing OPNsense is a powerful first step. Whether you're setting up a home lab, securing a small business network, or just want better visibility and filtering, this guide walks you through the full installation process; from hardware prep to post-install configuration. With just a few components and a bit of time, you’ll be ready to deploy a firewall and DNS solution that rivals commercial offerings.

OPNsense DNS Server Setup via ProxMox

 

Private DNS Server & Traffic Monitoring:
OPNsense VM on ProxMox

Setting up a secure and intelligent home network doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to deploy OPNsense on Proxmox as a private DNS server and traffic monitor, giving you enterprise-grade filtering, visibility, and control; right from your living room. Whether you're looking to block ads, monitor bandwidth, or enhance your network’s security posture, this setup offers a powerful and flexible solution without replacing your existing router.