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Snort

License(s):	GNU General Public License v2.0 License data reported from: Snort 2.8.5.1 (reviewed by OpenLogic)
Categories: Edit	Security, Monitoring
Certification:	Certified, No Score Available
Homepage:	http://www.snort.org
Language:	C

Using a rule-driven language, Snort protects networks by providing intrusion detection and prevention.

License Notes:

Sourcefire uses a dual license strategy for the Snort source code.
The source-code license governing your use of the Snort Engine and the Community Snort Rules is the GNU General Public License Version 2. The source-code license governing your use of the Proprietary Snort Rules is the Non-Commercial Use License for the Proprietary Snort Rules.

Snort combines the benefits of signature, protocol and anomaly based inspection methods. Its developers assert that it is the most widely deployed intrusion detection software.

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