Snort

Snort Profile and History

Snort is a leading Open Source Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) designed to enhance network security by detecting and preventing malicious network activity. It operates by utilizing a set of rules to identify harmful packets and can function as a packet sniffer, logger, or full-fledged intrusion detection system. Users can gain access to two primary rulesets: the Community Ruleset, available for free, and the Snort Subscriber Ruleset, provided by Cisco Talos for real-time updates. Snort caters to both personal and business users, offering customizable solutions for effective network protection.