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Which of the following tools is an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system that operates as a network sniffer?
Suggested Answer: B
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34 comments · newest first
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Marci
9 months ago
Wait, are you sure Snort is the right answer? Sounds too easy!
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Audra
10 months ago
Yeah, Snort is open source and widely used.
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Yolande
10 months ago
Timbersee? Never heard of that one.
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Viki
10 months ago
Definitely Snort! It's the go-to for network sniffing.
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Augustine
10 months ago
I thought it was Swatch at first, but Snort makes more sense.
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Naomi
11 months ago
Timbersee sounds familiar, but I don’t think it’s related to intrusion detection. I might just be mixing it up with something else.
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Shawn
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards Snort too. It’s definitely the most well-known open source tool for this kind of thing, right?
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Mariko
11 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen IPLog somewhere, but I can’t recall if it’s actually an intrusion detection system.
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Nieves
11 months ago
I think Snort is the right answer, but I’m not completely sure. I remember it being mentioned in a few practice questions.
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Viki
11 months ago
Snort is definitely the answer here. It's an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system that can operate as a network sniffer. I'm pretty confident about this one.
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Kasandra
12 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I know Snort is a popular network security tool, but I'm not certain if it fits all the criteria they're looking for here. I might need to review my notes on network security tools to make sure I'm choosing the right one.
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Yesenia
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. The question is asking for an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system that operates as a network sniffer. That sounds like Snort to me, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Weldon
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know Snort is a network security tool, but I can't remember if it's specifically an intrusion prevention and detection system. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Willodean
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident Snort is the right answer here.
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In
1 year ago
If you don't know Snort, you might as well just hand in a blank exam. It's the tool that keeps network admins up at night, in a good way.
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Laurel
1 year ago
C) Timbersee
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Maurine
1 year ago
B) Snort
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Magnolia
1 year ago
A) IPLog
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Nada
1 year ago
Timbersee? Really? I haven't even heard of that one. Snort is the obvious choice in my opinion.
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Marleen
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between Snort and Swatch. Swatch looks pretty cool, but Snort is the more well-known option.
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Dorethea
1 year ago
Yeah, Snort is a solid choice for network intrusion prevention and detection.
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Wilda
1 year ago
I've heard good things about Swatch too, but Snort is definitely more popular.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I think Snort is the way to go, it's well-known for a reason.
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Tamar
1 year ago
I agree, Snort is the way to go. It's like the Swiss army knife of network security tools.
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Hassie
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think I've heard of Snort before. It sounds like the right answer.
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Desmond
1 year ago
Snort is definitely the answer here. It's the industry standard for network intrusion detection and prevention.
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Lavonda
1 year ago
Snort is the best option for network intrusion prevention and detection.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Snort is definitely the go-to choice for network security.
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Carlota
1 year ago
I've heard great things about Snort, it's very effective.
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My
1 year ago
Yes, Snort is the go-to choice for network security professionals.
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Meghann
1 year ago
I agree, Snort is widely used for network security.
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Dana
1 year ago
I agree, Snort is widely used and very effective.
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Lavonda
2 years ago
I agree with Mollie, Snort is an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system.
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Mollie
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Snort.