OSSEC is an open-source host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) that performs log analysis, integrity checking, Windows registry monitoring, rootkit detection, real-time alerting, and active response. It is a comprehensive solution for monitoring and protecting your servers from various security threats.
To install OSSEC on a Linux server, follow these steps:
Download the OSSEC package:
wget https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/archive/refs/tags/3.6.0.tar.gz
Extract the package:
tar -xvzf 3.6.0.tar.gz
cd ossec-hids-3.6.0
Run the installation script:
sudo ./install.sh
Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
After installation, you can configure OSSEC by editing the ossec.conf file located in the /var/ossec/etc/ directory. This file allows you to define which logs to monitor, set up alerting rules, and configure active responses.
OSSEC is a powerful tool for enhancing the security of your Linux servers. By providing comprehensive monitoring and alerting capabilities, it helps administrators detect and respond to potential security threats effectively.
For more detailed information, visit the official OSSEC documentation.
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