Re: Prevent ARP attack on NIDS sniffer.

[Erek Adams <erek () snort org>]

On Mon, 25 Aug 2003, Sam Wun wrote:

> How can I configure a NIDS sinffer to avoid ARP attack?
> If an NIC of the NIDS configured without IP but still need to enabled
> MAC configured (by default assigned by system).
> May be my question is out of scope, but really wondering how to hide MAC
> as well?? and the impact to the NIDS?

Use a ethernet tap.

Use a ReadOnly cable.

Done. :)

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Erek Adams

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