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

IDS and IPS with Snort 3: Get up and running with Snort 3 and discover effective solutions to your security issues

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IDS and IPS with Snort 3

Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Information security plays a key role in the successful operation of any organization; it ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) play a critical role in the defense-in-depth strategy used in the information security field. Historically, the role of intrusion detection was primarily that of monitoring in order to detect malicious or suspicious activity. Over time, the prevention capability was added in addition to detection, thereby creating IPS. As the nature of computation evolved over time, the nature of threat and attack vectors also evolved. Subsequently, the complexity of analysis and computation required by intrusion detection has also evolved in order to address the threat landscape. This chapter will introduce you to IDS and IPS at a high level. The chapter will cover the following topics:

  • The need for information security
  • Defense-in-depth strategy
  • The role of network IDS and IPS
  • Types of intrusion detection
  • The state of the art in IDS/IPS
  • IDS/IPS metrics
  • Evasions and attacks
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Key benefits

  • Get to grips with the fundamentals of IDS/IPS and its role in network defense
  • Explore the architecture and key components of Snort 3 and get the most out of them
  • Migrate from Snort 2 to Snort 3 while seamlessly transferring configurations and signatures
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Description

Snort, an open source intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS), capable of real-time traffic analysis and packet logging, is regarded as the gold standard in IDS and IPS. The new version, Snort 3, is a major upgrade to the Snort IDS/IPS, featuring a new design and enhanced detection functionality, resulting in higher efficacy and improved performance, scalability, usability, and extensibility. Snort 3 is the latest version of Snort, with the current version at the time of writing being Snort v3.3.3. This book will help you understand the fundamentals of packet inspection in Snort and familiarize you with the various components of Snort. The chapters take you through the installation and configuration of Snort, focusing on helping you fine-tune your installation to optimize Snort performance. You’ll get to grips with creating and modifying Snort rules, fine-tuning specific modules, deploying and configuring, as well as troubleshooting Snort. The examples in this book enable network administrators to understand the real-world application of Snort, while familiarizing them with the functionality and configuration aspects. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to leverage Snort to improve the security posture of even the largest and most complex networks.

Who is this book for?

This book is for network administrators, security administrators, security consultants, and other security professionals. Those using other IDSs will also gain from this book as it covers the basic inner workings of any IDS. Although there are no prerequisites, basic familiarity with Linux systems and knowledge of basic network packet analysis will be very helpful.

What you will learn

  • Understand the key changes in Snort 3 and troubleshoot common Snort 3 issues
  • Explore the landscape of open source IDS/IPS solutions
  • Write new Snort 3 signatures based on new threats and translate existing Snort 2 signatures to Snort 3
  • Write and optimize Snort 3 rules to detect and prevent a wide variety of threats
  • Leverage OpenAppID for application detection and control
  • Optimize Snort 3 for ideal detection rate, performance, and resource constraints

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Publication date : Sep 27, 2024
Length: 256 pages
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Language : English
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Table of Contents

22 Chapters
Part 1: The Background Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: The History and Evolution of Snort Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Snort 3 – The New Horizon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Snort 3 – System Architecture and Functionality Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Installing Snort 3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Configuring Snort 3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Snort 3 Packet Analysis Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Data Acquisition Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Packet Decoding Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Inspectors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Stream Inspectors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: HTTP Inspector Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: DCE/RPC Inspectors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: IP Reputation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Rules and Alerting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Rules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Alert Subsystem Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: OpenAppID Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Topics on Snort 3 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Kara Louissaint Oct 28, 2024
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This book, IDS/IPS with Snort 3, offers an in-depth exploration of network security principles and practices. The author presents a comprehensive guide that caters to both beginners and seasoned professionals. The book is organized into different sections, covering everything from the fundamentals of IPS/IDS to advanced security techniques. Great job!
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Matt Johnson Oct 04, 2024
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"IDS and IPS with Snort 3" provides a great look into network security. The book explains how to set up, configure, and optimize Snort, making it accessible for both new users (Like me) and hopefully more experienced users. The detailed explanations help readers apply Snort in real-world scenarios. Overall, this book is a solid resource for anyone seeking to strengthen their network’s security posture using open-source tools.
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Kindle Customer Nov 01, 2024
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Reading this book helped me cement all the knowledge I have regarding IPS/IDS. The author too their time to explain fundamentals in a way that both seasoned and new cyber security experts can understand. I really recommend this book
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Guy Dec 28, 2024
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If you are looking for a book that explains the concept of snorting well this is a good choice, for the rest you will be left to your appetite. Pro : The technical explanation of the snorting possibilities A start of an example for installing snort Minimum snort requirements Con : No configuration examples in IPS mode No example through virtualization to deepen the possibilities of snort and carry out tests This book does not answer your complex questions Summary: Some websites give you more ways to find help than this book, perhaps version 2 will correct these shortcomings.
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