Preface
Snort is recognized as the industry standard for intrusion detection and prevention systems; Snort 3 is the latest version of the software and includes significant changes to its functionality and features. This book will introduce you to IDS/IPS systems and the Snort IDS/IPS system. It will provide you with details on the latest version of Snort, Snort 3, and familiarize you with its workings and its configuration.