From DNS Headaches to DNS Hero: How I Secured My Family’s Internet

I’ll show you exactly how I’ve secured my home network to protect my kids from inappropriate content using open-source tools: OPNsense and Pi-hole. By combining OPNsense's firewall features with Pi-hole’s DNS filtering, I’ve built a family-friendly setup that blocks explicit content at the network level. I’ll guide you through my configuration process, including the blocklists, DNS settings, and monitoring tools I use to keep an eye on network activity and ensure everything stays secure. You’ll get practical tips for creating a kid-safe environment without sacrificing privacy. If you want a DIY solution for content filtering and monitoring, this talk is for you.