Snort (IDS)

In this video, you will learn how to set up Snort, an open-source IDS and IPS monitoring software package.

Snort is a free, open-source software used for network intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. There are many different software packages available with similar features, but in this video, we will focus on Snort to illustrate how the software works and how you can use it.

Reflect and share: We have reviewed the strengths of Snort here, but there are many software packages available. What features of Snort make it appealing to you, and what features are less appealing? Share your comments in the section below.