Re: Snort / Linux on floppy

["Benjamin Tomhave" <falcon () secureconsulting net>]

Take a look at Trinux (http://trinux.sourceforge.net/) -- I believe it has/does
exactly what you're looking for, booting from floppy or CD or other image type.

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 15:16:16 +0200, mae () ium no wrote:

> I want to set up a Linux box with Snort but when I first are going to do
> it, I want to do it right. Is it possible to run Linux and Snort from a
> single floppy? I want to set up an IDS system on both sides of the firewall
> and am concerned about the security on the outside sniffer. I believe a
> “write protected” floppy where Snort exports the log would be the secure
> way but I don't know anyone who has tested it. Will the system respond to
> slow on an 11mbit line?
> I have weary little experience, all inputs would be appreciated!
>
> Are there any good IPS Open source projects?? I've tested the NS IPS box
> and its quite good but the price is not compatible with my budget! :)
>
>
> Brgs
> Martin Engervik

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Benjamin Tomhave
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http://falcon.secureconsulting.net/

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