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Install and Configure Snort
As a junior security analyst at Globomantics, a growing tech company, you have been tasked with setting up a new network intrusion detection system (IDS) to enhance the company's security posture. Your manager has chosen Snort 3 due to its power and flexibility. Your goal is to install, configure, and test Snort on a Linux server to monitor Globomantics network traffic for potential threats and generate alerts for suspicious activity. This initial setup will serve as the foundation for the company's network monitoring strategy.
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Configure Snort and Network Interfaces
With Snort 3 installed, you now need to configure it to monitor the correct network interface and define the local network space for Globomantics. This involves editing the main configuration file, snort.conf, to align with your company's network architecture. A proper configuration is essential for accurate threat detection.
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Generate Traffic and Observe Console Output
To ensure that Snort is actively monitoring and processing Globomantics network traffic, you will generate both safe and potentially malicious traffic. By observing the console output in real time, you can confirm that Snort is inspecting packets as they traverse the network. This step validates your configuration before you move on to alert management.
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Capture and View Alerts
Your final task in the initial setup at Globomantics is to configure Snort’s logging mechanism and then locate and analyze the resulting log file. Properly managing logs is a crucial skill for any security analyst, as they serve as a primary source of information during incident response.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
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Install Snort 3
Your first task as a junior security analyst at Globomantics is to get Snort 3 installed on the Ubuntu server. This foundational step is critical for building the company's network monitoring capabilities.
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