Blue Team, Fast Focus

CRT04 Fast Focus: Connect Securely to Your Home Network Without a Single Firewall Port Open

11/18/2025

1:30pm - 1:50pm

Level: Intermediate

Sami Laiho

Chief Research Officer

Adminize

Yes, it's possible. Yes, it's secure. And no, you won't believe how simple it is.

Think remote access always requires port forwarding or VPN headaches? Think again. In this rapid-fire 20-minute session, Sami Laiho shows you how to securely connect to your home (or lab) network without exposing a single firewall port to the internet.

You'll learn how to leverage modern, reverse-initiated connections that punch out—securely—without punching holes in your firewall. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or security-conscious admin, this session delivers a clean, clever, and practical solution you'll want to deploy the moment you get home.

Zero ports open. Zero trust assumed. 100% eye-opening.

You will learn:

  • How to enable secure remote access to internal devices and services without opening inbound firewall ports.
  • The principles behind reverse-initiated connections and how they differ from traditional VPN or port forwarding methods.
  • Discover practical tools and configurations to implement this approach at home or in lab environments using real-world, security-focused examples.