This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support. Suricata is a powerful, open-source network security engine that provides comprehensive intrusion detection (IDS), intrusion prevention (IPS), and network security monitoring (NSM) capabilities. Designed for modern, high-speed networks, it can analyze network traffic in real-time at multiple layers, including packet, flow, and application layers. Suricata supports a wide range of protocols, such as HTTP, DNS, TLS, and FTP, enabling it to identify threats and anomalies with precision. Suricata also incorporates threat intelligence feeds, file extraction, and application-layer metadata, enhancing its capability to detect malware, suspicious behaviors, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Its adaptability, community-driven development, and ability to scale make Suricata an essential tool for enterprises seeking to secure their network infrastructure and monitor threats in real-time.