Try snort. It is free. I think the url is www.snort.org. It is a full fledged network intrusion detection system. Duain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lucky Leavell" [susesec@UniXpress.com] Sent: 04/07/2005 07:29 PM To: suse-security@suse.com Subject: [suse-security] Open Source Protocol Analyzers OS: SuSE 9.2 Pro We are currently using ethereal to analyze various attacks on our network but it is rather time consuming and we were wondering if there are any good protocol analyzers out there which can summarize and present the results. The commercial appliance NetVCR looks good but with a starting price of $US 10,000, it is WAY beyond our means. Thank you, Lucky Leavell -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands, e-mail: suse-security-help@suse.com Security-related bug reports go to security@suse.de, not here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********** The information contained in this communication is confidential, private, proprietary, or otherwise privileged and is intended only for the use of the addressee. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately at (312)653-6000 in Illinois; (972)766-6900 in Texas; or (800)835-8699 in New Mexico. ********** ==============================================================================