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Configure an IDS & IPS

Configure an open-source or free intrusion detection / prevention system. Once you have completed the initial setup, simulate network traffic and analyze how the system works.

ids ips snort networking monitoring

Overview

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious events or violations of defined policies.

An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a network security prevention device or software which examines the flow and data of network traffic and prevents potentially vulnerable exploitation.

Setup and configure an IDS and IPS on your local network. Create a network of host machines and generate network activity. Analyze how the IDS and IPS work.

Popular IDS and IPS Software Solutions:

  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • CrowdStrike Falcon (trial)
  • Snort (free)
  • OSSEC (free)
  • ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer

Project Recommendations

It is recommended you have familiarity with the foundations of networking, network security technologies, network attacks, use of virtualization software / hypervisor, and formidable research skills.

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