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Snort is a libpcap-based sniffer/logger which can be used as a network intrusion detection and prevention system. It uses a rule-based detection language as well as various other detection mechanisms and is highly extensible.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, Solaris

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop, Other Audience, System Administrators

User Interface

Non-interactive (Daemon)

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Security Software, C Network Monitoring Software

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2000-03-08

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