Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:24:45 +0200 From: "Tonix (Antonio Nati)" <tonix@interazioni.it> To: freebsd-pf@freebsd.org Subject: Question on packet filter using in and out interfaces Message-ID: <500826BD.3070602@interazioni.it>
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I have a basic question is on usage of 'in' or 'out' interfaces, on practical usage. I'm having some talks in PFsense mailing list, and I'm saying there is no security difference about using rulesets on output interfaces or on input interfaces, as PF is evaluating all rules in the same phase. At the opposite, I'm told all 'in' rules are evaluated first, than there is a routing phase, then the 'out' rules are finally evaluated, so it is more secure to have only filters on 'in' interfaces. Which is the real situation? Does really Packet Filter has any security advantage having only 'in' rules, or there is no difference on using out interface instead of in interface? All start from consideration that using out interfaces would semplify a lot management of complex environments, with interfaces dedicated to different customers (one OUT rule on specific interface instead of several IN rules on all other interfaces). Thanks for any clear answer you can give. Regards, Tonino
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