Snort is an Open Source Network security software which can be used for detecting and preventing attacks and intrusions. Its capabilities include real-time network traffic analysis, detection, alerting and monitoring.Sourcefire: Sourcefire, Inc
Features of Snort
- Actively blocks attacks
- Utilizes rule-based protocols
- Performs protocol analysis
- Uses packet based security system
- Prepares logs for inspection
- Provides tools for processing the data