As more of our professional and personal lives move online, it’s increasingly important to keep our networks secure from potential cyber-attacks and reduce our cyber exposure. One tool that is frequently used for this purpose is a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). But what exactly is NIDS, and how does it work?

For an effective way of protecting your system and network from potential threats and attacks, count on Snort. When used properly, Snort is an effective tool for identifying suspicious patterns and behaviors, providing early alerts so that you can take precautions.