Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Snort IDS

Beginner Security Operations

In the Snort Blue Team Lab, participants assume the role of a blue team defender tasked with securing a corporate network using Snort, a popular open-source Intrusion Detection System (IDS). This immersive, hands-on lab simulates real-world network security challenges where attackers are attempting to breach the network through various techniques, including port scans, malicious payloads, and suspicious network traffic. Participants will learn to configure and deploy Snort rules, analyze network traffic for indicators of compromise (IoCs), and implement effective detection strategies to identify and respond to potential threats. By the end of the lab, participants will have a solid understanding of how to use Snort to protect an organization from network-based attacks and improve overall security posture. To use this lab you will need to be connected to the Professional Labs VPN!