Description

Snort is a free and open source network intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS) designed to detect and prevent network-based attacks. It can be used both on a standalone machine or in a distributed environment using Snort's distributed network architecture. Snort is capable of performing real-time traffic analysis, packet logging, and packet sniffing on IP networks. It can also be used to detect and prevent both known and unknown attacks based on network traffic analysis. Snort can also alert system administrators when an attack is detected, allowing them to take the necessary steps to protect their networks. Snort can be used in conjunction with other security applications and services, such as antivirus software, firewalls, and web application firewalls. Snort is also used to detect and prevent malicious activities, such as malware, botnets, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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