Snort for Hackers 2024

Every cybersecurity pro should be familiar with this ubiquitous network intrusion system (NIDS). Master OTW walks you through the installation and configuration of Snort, the testing of your Snort IDS, and writing rules.

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Course Description

Master the art of network security by building your own Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) using Snort. This intensive 3-day course combines essential theory with hands-on practice, taking you from core NIDS concepts to deploying a production-ready security solution. You'll develop a fully functional NIDS with custom rule sets, optimized configurations, and automated deployment. The course covers Snort's detection engine, preprocessors, rule-writing, and the transition to Snort 3, ensuring you gain practical skills in network traffic analysis, threat detection, and security system deployment.

Lessons

1. Getting Started with Snort: Core Concepts & Architecture
2. Understanding Snort's Data Flow & Detection Engine
3. Deep Dive: Snort Preprocessors & Their Role in NIDS
4. Mastering Snort Rules: Syntax
5. Mastering Snort Rules: Structure
6. Essential Snort Configurations for Network Security
7. Hands-on: Your First Traffic Analysis with Snort
1. Advanced Snort Detection Capabilities
2. Rule Writing: Syntax & Best Practices
3. Building Custom Detection Rules
4. Advanced Rule Options & Performance Optimization
5. Transitioning to Snort 3: Installation & Key Differences
6. Expert Q&A: Common Challenges & Solutions
1. Snort 3 Architecture
2. Deploying Snort 3
3. Mastering Snort 3 Configuration Files
4. Building & Managing Custom Local Rules
5. Rule Development
6. Creating a Systemd Service

About this course

$99.00
19 lessons
5.5 hours of video content

Requirements

It is recommended that participants install a Linux-based system in a virtual machine for the hands-on exercises. Prior completion of the Linux Basics for Hackers course is highly recommended to ensure you can fully engage with the technical aspects of this training. By the end, you'll be equipped to deploy and maintain professional-grade network security monitoring solutions using both classic Snort and the modern Snort 3 framework.