Nessus Snort and Ethereal Power Tools Customizing Open Source Security Applications 1st Edition by Neil Archibald, Gilbert Ramirez, Noam Rathaus, Josh Burke, Brian Caswell, Renaud Deraison ISBN 1597490207 9781597490207

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ISBN 10:       1597490207
ISBN 13: 978-1597490207
Author:         Neil Archibald, Gilbert Ramirez, Noam Rathaus, Josh Burke, Brian Caswell, Renaud Deraison

Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal Power Tools covers customizing Snort to perform intrusion detection and prevention; Nessus to analyze the network layer for vulnerabilities; and Ethereal to sniff their network for malicious or unusual traffic. The book contains an appendix detailing the best of the rest open source security tools. Each of these tools is intentionally designed to be highly customizable so that users can torque the programs to suit their particular needs. Users can code their own custom rules, plug-ins, and filters that are tailor-made to fit their own networks and the threats which they most commonly face. The book describes the most important concepts of coding and customizing tools, and then provides readers with invaluable working scripts that can either be used as is or further refined by using knowledge gained from the book.

• Snort, Nessus, and Ethereal are the three most popular open source security tools in the world
• Only book that teaches readers how to customize these tools for their specific needs by coding rules, plugins, and filters
• Companion Web site provides all working code and scripts from the book for download

Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal Power Tools: Customizing Open Source Security Applications 1st  Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction to Key Security Tools

1. Understanding Nessus: Vulnerability Scanning Tool

   • Introduction to Nessus
   • Key Features and Capabilities
   • Installing and Configuring Nessus
   • Conducting Vulnerability Scans
   • Interpreting Scan Results

2. Understanding Snort: Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)

   • Introduction to Snort
   • Snort Architecture and Operation
   • Installing and Configuring Snort
   • Writing and Modifying Snort Rules
   • Using Snort for Intrusion Detection and Prevention

3. Understanding Ethereal (Wireshark): Network Protocol Analyzer

   • Introduction to Ethereal/Wireshark
   • Key Features and Use Cases
   • Installing and Setting Up Wireshark
   • Capturing and Analyzing Network Traffic
   • Filtering and Interpreting Data in Wireshark

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Part II: Customizing and Extending Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal

4. Customizing Nessus for Effective Scanning

   • Creating Custom Plugins
   • Modifying Existing Plugins
   • Integrating Nessus with Other Security Tools
   • Automating Vulnerability Scans and Reporting

5. Advanced Snort Configuration and Customization

   • Customizing Snort Rules for Specific Networks
   • Snort Preprocessors and Postprocessors
   • Integrating Snort with Other Security Infrastructure
   • Performance Tuning and Optimization

6. Advanced Features of Ethereal for Network Analysis

   • Customizing Capture Filters and Display Filters
   • Analyzing Complex Protocols with Ethereal
   • Exporting Data for Further Analysis
   • Using Ethereal for Troubleshooting and Debugging

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Part III: Integrating Open Source Tools into a Security Infrastructure

7. Integrating Nessus with Other Security Tools

   • Combining Nessus with Snort for Comprehensive Coverage
   • Using Nessus Data in SIEM Systems
   • Best Practices for Nessus Integration

8. Leveraging Snort for Enterprise Intrusion Detection

   • Deploying Snort in Large Networks
   • Integrating Snort with Log Management Tools
   • Automating Alerts and Responses with Snort

9. Using Ethereal for Continuous Monitoring and Troubleshooting

   • Leveraging Ethereal in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
   • Real-Time Traffic Analysis and Troubleshooting
   • Building Custom Dashboards for Network Visibility

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Part IV: Advanced Topics and Real-World Applications

10. Automating Security Tasks with Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal

    • Automating Vulnerability Scans and Alerts
    • Using Scripts and APIs for Automation
    • Scheduling Reports and Remediation Actions

11. Case Study 1: Using Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal in Penetration Testing

    • Combining Tools for a Comprehensive Penetration Test
    • Analyzing Results and Reporting Findings
    • Best Practices for Penetration Testing

12. Case Study 2: Securing a Corporate Network with Open Source Tools

    • Implementing Nessus, Snort, and Ethereal in a Corporate Environment
    • Real-World Deployment and Challenges
    • Lessons Learned and Security Improvements

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