Open Source Security Software

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR VARS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators face unique challenges when introducing open source security software to their customers and their networks. These resources will arm you with valuable selling points and tips for using these tools to secure your customer's network.
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SNORT

Open source IDS Snort is an essential tool for detecting security incidents on your customer's network. We've collected tips and expert advice on using the network intrusion detection software, including configuration, operation modes, and downloading Sourcefire and Bleeding Edge Threats (BETS) rules.
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NESSUS

Value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators can use open source software Nessus to detect vulnerabilities in their customer's networks. These resources will familiarize you with the vulnerability scanner, its functionality and how to use the results to improve your customer's security posture.
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NMAP

Network security scanner Nmap offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators a variety of port-scanning techniques for exploring and auditing their customer's networks. Learn how to use the open source tool to identify open ports and get a hacker's eye view of your customer's network.
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OTHER OPEN SOURCE SECURITY SOFTWARE

Value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators have a variety of open source security software at their disposal. TCPdump, Tripwire, Ethereal and Metasploit are just a few of the free security tools you can use to secure your customer's network. Learn how to use these tools and more with the tips we've collected here.
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