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Suricata

A network threat detection engine.

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Official source: suricata.ioLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Open Information Security Foundation

What is Suricata?

Suricata inspects network traffic to detect threats, working as an intrusion detection or prevention system and producing detailed logs.

Who should use Suricata?

Supported platforms

PlatformHow to get it
Linux

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check suricata.io for current pricing.

Installation

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install suricata

Install Suricata with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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Suricata FAQ

Is Suricata free?

Suricata is open source.

Which platforms does Suricata support?

Suricata is available for Linux. It isn't available for Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Where can I download Suricata safely?

From the official website, suricata.io. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.