Open Source Network Security Tools

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Open Source Network Tools

Open Source Network Security Tools

Numerous open source network security tools are available to help you identify intrusions and protect your customer's network. These how-to tips show you how to use three popular tools -- Snort, Nessus and Nmap -- to improve your customer's network security.

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  • Snort IDS upgrade and tips on the Snort.conf file

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    Tip -  Expert advice for security resellers and consultants on the productive use of Snort IDS, with details on the Snort 2.6.1.2 upgrade and snort.conf file functions enabled by default -- such as IP ranges, ports of interest and preprocessors.

  • Detect events without Snort IDS rules

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    Tip -  In this edition of Richard Bejtlich's Snort Report, value-added resellers (VARs) and consultants learn to run Snort IDS and analyze what it detects based on the Snort.conf file discussed in the previous Snort Report tip.

  • Snort limitations

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    Tip -  Learn about the limitations and capabilities of Snort, including the implications of running the network inspection and control system in active and passive mode.

  • Output options for Snort data

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    Tip -  Without output options, VARs can't produce Snort data in a meaningful manner. Learn the capabilities and limitations of different features, in this edition of Snort Report by intrusion detection expert Richard Bejtlich.

  • Nessus 3 Tutorial: How to use Nessus to identify network vulnerabilities

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    SearchSecurity Technical  -  Learn how to use Nessus, an inexpensive vulnerability scanner, with our Nessus Tutorial Guide. It not only examines the benefits of this free open source tool, but also walks you through the processes of using it in the enterprise, from installation and...

  • The power of Snort 3.0

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    Tip -  Snort development has taken a new turn with the announcement of Snort 3.0. Learn about the architecture of Snort 3.0 and how service providers will be able to use it to leverage generic network traffic inspection tools.

  • Network session data analysis with Snort and Argus

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    Tip -  This edition of Snort Report departs from the standard format to introduce Argus, a session data collecting tool that can work alongside Snort. Learn how session data can complement Snort's alert data for network session analysis

  • Snort 2.8.0 new features: IPv6 and port lists

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    Tip -  Snort 2.8.0 comes with new features long desired for the open source intrusion detection system, including IPv6, port lists and packet performance monitoring. Learn about the new IPv6 and port lists that VARs and systems integrators can use to optimize...

  • Top five Snort tips

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    Top Tips -  Snort can be immensely helpful as an intrusion detection system on your clients' networks. Check out our most useful tips on basics such configuration and troubleshooting, and advanced topics, such as upgrading, compiled from the Snort Report.

  • When Snort is not enough

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    Tip -  Sometimes, Snort isn't enough to complete a detection and response operation. Learn when and how to support the Snort network intrusion detection system with complementary tools and techniques.