Snort Beyond IDS - Open Source Application and File Control

Snort Beyond IDS - Open Source Application and File Control

Explore advanced Snort capabilities beyond traditional Intrusion Detection Systems in this 57-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus Ohio 2015. Delve into Next Generation Firewall concepts, Application Control, and File Control features. Learn about Application Detector Packages, examining output, writing custom rules, and creating detectors. Discover file inspection techniques, including file type identification and capture alerts. Gain insights into Snort's evolution as a comprehensive security tool, covering topics such as application APIs, preprocessing, and integration with antivirus solutions like ClamAV.