Implement Snort as a Network Intrusion Detection System

In this lab, you will use Snort to evaluate network communications. First, you will install Snort, and then you will use Snort as a sniffer. Next, you will use Snort as a packet logger. Finally, you will use Snort as a network intrusion detection system.

Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner
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Overview

In this lab, you will use Snort to evaluate network communications. First, you will install Snort, and then you will use Snort as a sniffer. Next, you will use Snort as a packet logger. Finally, you will use Snort as a network intrusion detection system.