🐽 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.
🧠 Key Usage Modes (No Code Needed):
• Test Mode: Check configuration files before deployment
• Packet Sniffing Mode: Monitor live traffic and display it in real time
• Packet Logging Mode: Capture packets and store them for analysis
• IDS Mode: Analyze traffic against rule sets and raise alerts
• Silent Mode: Run in the background while logging events
🛡️ Snort is great for:
• Detecting port scans and suspicious payloads
• Monitoring traffic for policy violations
• Integrating with SIEM solutions
• 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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