What is OPNsense?
OPNsense is a professional, open-source firewall and routing platform. It offers enterprise-grade security features such as:
Stateful firewall and flexible NAT rules
Secure VPN tunnels (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Zerotier)
Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) with Suricata
High availability with automatic failover (CARP, pfSync)
Network segmentation with VLANs and traffic shaping
Centralized logging and monitoring
In simple terms, OPNsense is the foundation that keeps your business network secure, stable, and compliant with GDPR standards.
Why is it important for your company?
Every business today relies on secure access to files, applications, and cloud services. Without a strong firewall, companies are exposed to data breaches, ransomware, and downtime. OPNsense protects your business by:
Blocking unauthorized access and cyber threats before they reach your servers
Ensuring secure connections for remote employees and branch offices
Keeping business-critical services like Nextcloud, mail, and ERP available 24/7
Reducing risk of financial loss, data leaks, and regulatory fines
Giving you full visibility and control over how data flows inside and outside your company
With OPNsense, your network is not only protected but also more efficient and easier to manage.
Why choose Taurix IT?
At Taurix IT, we specialize in deploying and managing OPNsense for small and medium-sized businesses across Belgium and Europe. We provide:
Local expertise — 20+ years of IT experience, full understanding of GDPR and European compliance requirements
Custom design — architecture tailored to your company’s size, workload, and growth plans
Integration — seamless connection with your Proxmox clusters, Nextcloud servers, and open-source infrastructure
High availability — redundant setups with automatic failover, so your business stays online even if hardware fails
Ongoing support — monitoring, backups of configurations, proactive updates, and regular security checks
Transparency — no vendor lock-in, full control over your data and security policies
How we work
Network audit — we analyze your current setup and identify risks and requirements
Deployment — we configure OPNsense firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, and high availability tailored to your needs
Continuous support — monitoring, testing failover, and ensuring your system stays secure and reliable
Who benefits?
SMEs that value privacy and reliability
Law firms and medical practices handling sensitive data
Service providers and IT partners requiring high availability
Schools and organizations needing secure, compliant connectivity
Take action today
Your business deserves network protection you can trust. With Taurix IT and OPNsense, you gain security, availability, and independence from Big Tech.
👉 Book a network audit or speak with one of our engineers today