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Threat Detection with Snort
In this lab, you’ll practice detecting potential cyber attacks using Snort. By the end, you’ll be able to perform automated detection of cyber attacks with Snort.

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Table of Contents
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Challenge
Creating Custom Detection Rules with Snort
In this challenge, you will create rules with Snort to detect cyber attacks.
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Testing Snort with Automated Attacks
In this challenge, you will launch automated cyber attacks to test the effectiveness of snort.
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Reviewing Snort Logging Information
In this challenge, you will review the logging information that Snort creates to understand how it can be used to prevent future cyberattacks.
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Challenge
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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