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What is Snort?

Snort is recognized as the foremost Open Source Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) worldwide. This robust IPS employs a variety of rules to detect malicious network activities, comparing incoming packets against these predefined guidelines to alert users of potential threats. Moreover, Snort can be set up to function inline, which allows it to actively block harmful packets from entering a network. Its capabilities are extensive, as it can serve three primary functions: it can operate as a packet sniffer akin to tcpdump, act as a packet logger that aids in analyzing network traffic, or function as a full-fledged network intrusion prevention system. Users can easily download Snort, making it suitable for both individual and business use, though it necessitates configuration upon installation. After completing this setup, users will have access to two different rule sets: the "Community Ruleset" and the "Snort Subscriber Ruleset." The latter, developed and continuously improved by Cisco Talos, provides subscribers with timely updates to the ruleset as new threats emerge, allowing organizations to remain vigilant against evolving security challenges. Through these features, Snort empowers users to maintain a robust defense against cyber threats, making it an essential tool for network security.

What is Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention?

Organizations are facing a growing array of attacks from malicious actors driven by various motivations, including financial incentives, ideological convictions, or internal grievances. The tactics and techniques used by these attackers are constantly evolving, which makes traditional Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) insufficient for providing adequate protection to organizations. To address the challenges posed by intrusions, malware, and command-and-control activities throughout their entire lifecycle, Threat Prevention significantly augments the security capabilities of next-generation firewalls, which protect the network against advanced threats by thoroughly analyzing all traffic, applications, users, and content across every port and protocol. The next-generation firewall receives daily updates from threat intelligence, which are utilized by Threat Prevention to effectively eliminate potential threats. By automatically identifying and blocking known malware, vulnerabilities, and command-and-control operations, organizations can reduce their resource use, streamline complexity, and enhance responsiveness, all while maximizing the effectiveness of their existing hardware and security personnel. With such comprehensive security measures implemented, organizations can substantially strengthen their defenses against the continually changing landscape of cyber threats, ultimately fostering a more resilient digital environment. This proactive approach not only safeguards sensitive information but also builds trust with customers and stakeholders alike.

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Integrations Supported

Panaseer
Accenture Cloud Trade Promotion Management
Cybraics
Dune Security
Elastic Observability
EndaceProbe
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator
IBM Cloud
Intel 471 TITAN
Kriptos
Kroll Cyber Risk
Lumeus
Opinnate
Palo Alto ATP
Picus
Revelstoke
Seconize DeRisk Center
TeskaLabs SIEM
ThreatQ
appNovi

Integrations Supported

Panaseer
Accenture Cloud Trade Promotion Management
Cybraics
Dune Security
Elastic Observability
EndaceProbe
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator
IBM Cloud
Intel 471 TITAN
Kriptos
Kroll Cyber Risk
Lumeus
Opinnate
Palo Alto ATP
Picus
Revelstoke
Seconize DeRisk Center
TeskaLabs SIEM
ThreatQ
appNovi

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cisco

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.snort.org

Company Facts

Organization Name

Palo Alto Networks

Date Founded

2005

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.paloaltonetworks.com/products/secure-the-network/subscriptions/threat-prevention

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