Product Information
What is Snort?
Snort ® is an open-source network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) developed by Sourcefire. Snort combines the strengths of signature, protocol, and anomaly-based inspection, making it the most widely deployed IDS/IPS technology globally. With millions of downloads and nearly 400,000 registered users, Snort has become the de facto standard for IPS.
How to use Snort?
Snort is an open-source network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) combining signature, protocol, and anomaly detection technologies. It is one of the most widely deployed IDS/IPS technologies globally.
Core Functions of Snort
Network Intrusion Detection System
Usage Scenarios of Snort
- Perform Network Intrusion Prevention
- Perform Network Intrusion Detection
- Inspect Network Traffic Using Signature, Protocol, and Anomaly Detection
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