Cybersecurity in the Information Age: Strengthening Network Defense with Snort IDS
Osama Ahmed Khan, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Mehran Univeristy of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Asim Irfan, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Mehran Univeristy of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Naresh Kumar, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Mehran Univeristy of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Mitho Khan Alias Umed Ali, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Mehran Univeristy of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Corresponding Author:
Asim Irfan (Rajputasim721@gmail.com)
Abstract:
In today’s information and technological age, the Internet provides resources that offer easy and efficient solutions for tasks but also poses threats such as privacy theft and data breaches. This work proposes the design of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) utilizing the Snort tool to improve network security. The research reviews past studies on IDS, while the methodology discusses the implementation of the Waterfall Model for development. Results include the study’s preliminary conclusions, system use case diagrams, and details on the creation and examination of prototypes. The recommendations section provides ideas for potential future changes. The final section reviews the project phases and highlights the successes of the project, including the development of a Linux-based Network Intrusion Detection System using Snort IDS to enhance network security.
Keywords:
Portable Network; IDS; Intrusion Detection System; Linux-based Network.