Elevate Network Defense with Suricata IDS/IPS/NSM
Multithreaded and protocol-aware detection engine for modern networks and scalable threat defense.
Overview
Suricata is an open-source, high-performance network threat detection engine that delivers integrated intrusion detection (IDS), intrusion prevention (IPS), and network security monitoring (NSM). It’s known for its ability to handle multi-gigabit traffic volumes with full protocol parsing and multi-threading support. At NetworkTestingTech, we help enterprises and institutions deploy Suricata as a key component of their defense architecture. From our Phoenix, Arizona headquarters, we work closely with IT and security teams across North America to design scalable threat detection systems powered by Suricata, fine-tuned for performance, compliance, and visibility. Our services ensure that Suricata delivers high fidelity alerts, accurate packet capture, and seamless integration with SOC environments.
Core Components
Software
- Suricata Core Engine with built-in rule parser and protocol detection
- Emerging Threats Pro or community rule sets
- YAML-based configuration for flexibility and automation
Hardware
- Network interface cards optimized for high-throughput packet capture (Intel or Napatech)
Best paired with Ethernet Analyzers for real-time traffic insight and NIC performance validation. - Servers with multi-core CPUs and 10G/40G interfaces for parallel processing
Enhanced using SFP+ Transceivers to ensure seamless high-speed connectivity between infrastructure layers. - Dedicated SSD arrays for high-speed rule evaluation and log storage
Supported by Passive Dispersion Compensation solutions to maintain data fidelity across long-haul links.
Cloud Services
- Integration with cloud-based SIEMs (e.g., Splunk Cloud, Azure Sentinel)
- AWS/Azure/GCP deployment for elastic scaling and NSM capabilities
- Encrypted alert forwarding and remote log archiving
Key Features and Functionalities
- Real-time IDS/IPS and full-packet logging
- TLS/SSL decryption and HTTP, DNS, SMB, and FTP protocol decoding
- Multi-threaded engine for linear scalabilit
- Deep packet inspection with flexible rule logic
- Native support for JSON outputs and EVE logging
Integrations
- Compatible with tools like ELK Stack, Moloch, and TheHive
- Works with firewalls (pfSense, iptables) and SIEMs (QRadar, Splunk)
- REST API for alert ingestion and automation
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- Compatible Protocols: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SIP, SNMP, and thousands more
- File Support: PCAP, PCAPNG, and custom formats
- Compatible with Gigabit and 10G+ environments via specialized NICs
Benefits
- Comprehensive visibility into network traffic and behaviors
- Accelerated troubleshooting for network outages and performance issues
- Enhanced security via anomaly and threat detection at the packet level
- Supports compliance by verifying encrypted traffic and protocol adherence
- Enables continuous learning with a user-friendly, visual analysis environment
Applications
- Network Performance Diagnostics
- Security Incident Response and Forensics
- Protocol Compliance Auditing
- Education and Training in Cybersecurity
- Application and IoT Device Debugging
Industries
Wireshark, implemented by NetworkTestingTech, is trusted by:
- Financial Institutions for real-time fraud detection
- Industrial Manufacturing for SCADA and PLC protocol inspection
- Healthcare for HL7 and DICOM traffic verification
- Education & Research Networks for training and troubleshooting
- Telecommunications Providers for VoIP and core traffic inspection
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Standards and Regulations
- NIST SP 800-94
- FISMA
- HIPAA
- CMMC
- PIPEDA (Canada)
Case Studies
Case Study 1 – Financial Institution (New York, USA)
A large banking network used Wireshark with NetworkTestingTech integration to uncover a previously undetected data exfiltration attempt hidden within HTTPS traffic. With our team’s help, Wireshark's decrypted packet views and event filtering allowed fast root cause isolation and threat response.
Case Study 2 – Public University (California, USA)
An educational IT team implemented Wireshark in dorm network environments to monitor bandwidth misuse and identify rogue DHCP servers. NetworkTestingTech provided training and preconfigured profiles to streamline the setup.
Case Study 3 – Utility Provider (Ontario, Canada)
A power utility company used Wireshark in conjunction with NetDecoder to audit Modbus and IEC 60870-5-104 communications across substations. NetworkTestingTech designed a dual-platform deployment with high-speed capture appliances for continuous monitoring.
Looking to implement or optimize Suricata for your infrastructure?
Contact NetworkTestingTech today for expert guidance, tailored deployments, or a live demo. Let’s build a resilient security framework together.