What is SNORT?

Key Takeaways

What is Snort? >> Uh, Snort is the preeminent intrusion detection or intrusion prevention system. Um >> Is it free? >> It's absolutely free. You can download the rule set for free. It's been in existence for what, 25 years now? Um, it's also the the core engine to the Cisco firewall. It's where you can read about cutting edge neural network models that we're putting into it like Snort ML. Like technology can age gracefully like a fine wine or whatever you're drinking these days. And you can use that, learn from that, challenge that. There's all sorts of certifications and everything else come off of it. But if you learn that and you show up anywhere looking for a job as an expert in that, you are halfway there right away.