Summary


In this chapter, we covered the basics of package management, including RPM and source code packages. We also covered complete installs of the PCAP libraries for Linux and Windows systems, Snort IDS for Linux and Windows. You are now armed with the knowledge and software necessary to continue with this book.

As stated several times in this chapter, it is important to keep your Snort installation up to date. This includes the packet capture libraries and the Snort system itself. You should also visit the Snort site frequently for updated rulesets. Computer security is a fast-paced sector, and it is necessary to keep on top of things so that your systems are not easily compromised.

We also strongly recommend that you keep your OS up to date as well, especially when it comes to security updates and patches. Windows makes this easy through the Windows Update interface. Red Hat Linux has the option for Red Hat Network, which, in our opinion, is far better than its Windows counterpart.

All of these parts will come together to form a solid IDS that will serve you well for years to come.




The Best Damn Firewall Book Period
The Best Damn Firewall Book Period
ISBN: 1931836906
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 240

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