Snort Alert Monitor

SAM is a real-time monitoring program that keeps a close eye on the number of alerts that are generated by Snort. As someone who recently set up Snort and ACID, I felt like there was still something missing from my monitoring setup. While Snort was great at identifying suspect traffic and ACID provided in-depth insights, I needed an additional layer that could provide a higher overview and sound alarms if certain conditions were met. For example, I wanted to be alerted if my system was attacked an unusually high number of times in a short period.

This is where SAM came in handy. It's important to note that this program isn't designed to replace either Snort or ACID, but rather, it's meant to enhance and complement their capabilities. With SAM, I was able to monitor and analyze data in real-time, which made it easier to identify patterns or anomalies that might have gone unnoticed otherwise. By configuring SAM's alert settings, I was able to set up specific thresholds, such as the aforementioned 100 attacks in a five-minute window, which would trigger an immediate alarm.

Overall, SAM proved to be a valuable addition to my monitoring setup. It provided the extra layer of security that I was looking for and helped me stay on top of potential security threats in real-time. If you're looking for a program that can help you monitor your network traffic and generate alerts when necessary, SAM is definitely worth considering.