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IDS and IPS with Snort 3
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IDS and IPS with Snort 3

by Ashley Thomas
September 2024
Beginner content levelBeginner
256 pages
6h 24m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

"IDS and IPS with Snort 3" is your guide to mastering the latest version of Snort, the leading open source intrusion detection and prevention system. This book takes you through the basics of understanding, installing, configuring, and optimizing Snort 3 while learning how to detect and mitigate threats effectively in your network.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master the fundamentals of intrusion detection and prevention with Snort 3.
  • Understand the architecture and operation of Snort 3 to enhance network security.
  • Develop and implement custom rules to identify and prevent network threats.
  • Optimize Snort 3 for performance and scalability in complex environments.
  • Utilize OpenAppID to manage application-level security effectively.

Author(s)

Ashley Thomas is a seasoned network security professional with extensive experience in implementing intrusion detection systems. Specializing in Snort and open source solutions, Ashley has guided organizations in enhancing their security posture. With a clear and practical writing style, Ashley aims to empower readers to achieve real-world results.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for network and security professionals like administrators and consultants who want to implement or enhance their IDS/IPS knowledge using Snort 3. Beginners can benefit as well, provided they have a basic grasp of Linux and networking concepts. It aims to serve those wanting technical skills to secure networks.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781800566163Supplemental Content