Snort is a lightweight yet powerful and efficient application which enables you to detect and prevent any network intrusion The program is able to analyze the sent packets and network traffic in order to detect suspicious activity and threats. The program includes a powerful detection and prevention engine which enables you to easily retrieve any suspicious activity and network intrusion.
Snort allows you to easily detect network intrusions, monitoring your connections in real time and alerting you when suspicious activity is detected. You can also use this tools as a packet logger and sniffer. The application's rules can be easily customized according to your needs.
Snort provides increased reliability and accuracy, featuring constant updates of the rules database and being supported by a powerful community.
Pros
- Allows you to quickly and easily detect suspicious network activity.
- The rules database is constantly updated.
Cons
- Does not provide a Graphical User Interface.
- The application requires a high level of network and command line knowledge.
| Name | Snort |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.9.16 |
| Developer | Sourcefire, Inc | see all products from this developer |
| Product Homepage | Snort |
| License | Free (Freeware) |
| Last Week Downloads | 8 |
| All Time Downloads | 11,059 |
| Filename | Snort_2_9_16_Installer.x86.exe |
| Filesize | 3.1MB |
| MD5 Checksum | 4FD68CFEBE7E546B4C47E26AE7A20492 |
| OS Support | Windows All |
| Category | Networking |
100% CLEAN Certification
Snort has been tested by Download82.com team against viruses, spyware, adware, trojan, backdoors and was found to be 100% clean. Our editors will recheck this software periodically to assure that it remains clean.
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Old Versions
| Software | Date Added |
|---|---|
| Snort 2.9.16 | April 14, 2020 - Latest Version |
| Snort 2.9.8.3 | October 04, 2016 |
| Snort 2.9.7.2 | March 13, 2015 |
| Snort 2.9.6.0 | March 07, 2014 |
| Snort 2.9.6.0 RC | December 19, 2013 |