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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2004 
Learn how Snort can play a role in your network security strategy. We have tips and expert Q&As covering everything from the basics to the nitty-gritty of Snort deployment. >> Submit a question to our Snort expert, JP Vossen.
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>> Snort -- The poor man's intrusion-detection system
TIP :A look at the free, open-source IDS, Snort.
>> Why Snort makes IDS worth the time and effort
TIP :Open source Snort is a free and powerful alternative to commercial intrusion-detection systems.
>> Is Snort better than proprietary IDS?
ASK THE EXPERTS :How is Snort (open source) "better" than proprietary software? Is Snort difficult to manage or to find support for?
>> Identifying the best IDS for a company's needs
ASK THE EXPERTS :I want to deploy an intrusion-detection system for my company. Which is the best available and most economical? Also, can you ...
>> Securing Solaris servers...
TIP :Tips for securing your Solaris-based servers.
>> Cisco Catalyst 6500 IDS card versus Snort Sensors
ASK THE EXPERTS :I was wondering what your experience and/or thoughts are on whether we should use a Cisco Catalyst 6500 IDS Card or Snort ...
>> Network security monitoring -- Going beyond intrusion detection
TIP :Richard Bejtlich answers frequently asked questions about network security monitoring.
>> IDS for Linux Red Hat
ASK THE EXPERTS :Would you please let me know if there are any intrusion-detection systems available for Linux Red Hat 7.x Versions?
>> Bolstering wireless LAN security
TIP :Strengthen your WLAN security with these tools.
>> Where to put an IDS -- inside or outside of the firewall
ASK THE EXPERTS :We are in the process of implementing an intrusion-detection system. I have heard two different things: Place the ID box ...
>> Free network security toolkit
TIP :A look at a few essential components of that toolkit and examples of free tools that are available on the Internet.
>> Vulnerability assessment: Leave the scanning to someone else?
TIP :Scanning for security vulnerabilities is like checking the doors before you go to sleep for the night -- a "must-do" that ...
>> Intrusion detection basics
TIP :A look at the basics of intrusion detection.
>> How to handle network design with switches and segments
TIP :Expert JP Vossen explains how to handle switches and segments in conjunction with network-based IDS.
>> How to identify and monitor network ports after intrusion detection
TIP :What should your next step be after finding an unfamiliar source or destination port on an IDS alert or firewall log? JP ...
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