Any OS can be used. But in this case I am using ubuntu. (Later in future I will share blog about how to run in windows as well.
History of suricata:
Step-by-step guide on installing and initiating Suricata on an Ubuntu system.
Downloading Suricata:
Access the Suricata Website: Visit the official Suricata website at surikata.io.
Access Documentation: Click on the "Documentation" section and select the "Installation Guide." Here, you can explore manual installation procedures or utilize binary packages available for the latest version.
Adding Repository: Open the terminal in ubuntu and execute the following commands to add the Suricata repository and install suricata:
sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:oisf/suricata-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install suricata
There you go Installation is done(Installing suricata is very easy)
Starting Suricata:
System Start-Up: Suricata can be managed using systemctl or the specific init system of your distribution. To enable Suricata to run at system startup
sudo systemctl enable surikata.service
Note: If running Suricata in a virtualized environment without the need for continuous operation, it's advisable to skip enabling the service.
2. Status Check and Stopping Suricata:
Verify the status of Suricata service using:
sudo systemctl status suricata.service
sudo systemctl stop suricata.service (to stop suricata)
sudo systemctl start suricata.service (to start suricata)
By following these steps, you can successfully install, enable, and manage Suricata on your Ubuntu system, bolstering your network security with an effective IDS/IPS solution.
Stay tuned for our next blog posts, where we'll delve deeper into optimizing Suricata configurations and leveraging its features
Akash Patel
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