serverM - a powerful host-based IDS download

serverM is an extremely flexible signature-based host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS). Running as a Perl daemon, it uses little CPU, and is capable of detecting a wide range of intrusions. Signature language is powerful and alarm options varied.

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Example daily report email from serverM HIDS

Example email alarm from serverM HIDS - fully configurable

Example serverM master configuration file

Portion of serverM log output (non syslog)

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, Mac

Intended Audience

Information Technology, System Administrators

User Interface

Command-line

Programming Language

Perl

Related Categories

Perl Security Software, Perl Log Analysis Software, Perl Systems Administration Software

Registered

2007-04-27

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