OpenNIPS (Open-source Network Intrusion Prevention System) is an advanced and scalable open-source Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) designed to detect and prevent network-based attacks in real-time. It offers high-performance packet processing capabilities, customizable rule sets, and detailed logging for network security professionals and organizations looking for a flexible IPS solution.
- Real-time Intrusion Prevention: Detect and prevent a wide range of network threats and attacks, including DDoS, malware, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Customizable Rule Sets: Easily define and modify security rules to meet specific network security requirements.
- High Performance: Optimized for high throughput and low-latency network environments, capable of handling large-scale network traffic.
- Extensible Architecture: OpenNIPS can be extended with plugins to support additional protocols and functionalities.
- Detailed Logging and Reporting: Provides comprehensive logs and customizable reports for in-depth analysis of detected threats and incidents.
To get started with OpenNIPS, follow the steps below to set up and configure the system.
Ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)
- Python: Version 3.12 or above
- Packet Capture Libraries:
libpcaportcpdump - Git: Installed and configured