π½ Snort Command Cheat Sheet: Understand Network Threats Like a Pro
Snort is a powerful open-source tool used for Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention (NIDS/NIPS). It's widely adopted by blue teams and security professionals to monitor, alert, and defend against malicious network activity.
π§ Key Usage Modes (No Code Needed):
β’ Test Mode: Check configuration files before deployment
β’ Packet Sniffing Mode: Monitor live traffic and display it in real time
β’ Packet Logging Mode: Capture packets and store them for analysis
β’ IDS Mode: Analyze traffic against rule sets and raise alerts
β’ Silent Mode: Run in the background while logging events
π‘οΈ Snort is great for:
β’ Detecting port scans and suspicious payloads
β’ Monitoring traffic for policy violations
β’ Integrating with SIEM solutions
β’ Practicing blue team defensive strategies
Disclaimer: This content is intended strictly for educational and awareness purposes. Use intrusion detection systems responsibly and ethically.
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