I'd like to create a Plex/Jellyfin server that I can open up to family and friends on other networks. I know there are security concerns with opening my home network to outside traffic like this, but I'm not educated well enough on cyber security to know what practices to avoid or how to accomplish this safely.

Something I've come across is the Firewalla Purple . It's a device that plugs into your modem to provide a firewall, DNS ad blocking, and some other cyber security features.

From what I've read, the network monitoring and security features provided by this product would solve the security concerns that come with opening a Jellyfin/Plex server to outside connections. Firewalla also provides lifetime access to their VPN with the purchase of their products, so I could stop paying for Proton if it's any good. The DNS ad blocking is a huge bonus.

How can I safely let friends and family stream from my Plex/Jellyfin server? Would this Firewalla product solve any of these issues? Is their VPN service comparable to Proton or Mullvad?