Suricata Inline IDS Laboratory
Master enterprise-grade intrusion detection systems with real-world attack scenarios, signature-based detection rules, and hands-on SOC analyst training in a secure, isolated environment.
What You'll Learn
- Deploy and configure inline IDS architecture
- Analyze signature-based detection rules
- Map security alerts to CISSP Kill Chain phases
- Perform SOC analyst triage and incident response
- Understand IDS vs IPS deployment models
True inline deployment — all traffic passes through IDS for inspection
Lab Machines
Attacker Machine
Ubuntu-based offensive operations platform equipped with industry-standard reconnaissance and exploitation tools. Execute controlled attacks to test defense resilience.
IDS Gateway
Inline Suricata intrusion detection and prevention system. Analyze packet flows, inspect signatures, and manage real-time alerts in a production-grade environment.
Target Server
Vulnerable enterprise web application server. Monitor system integrity, analyze access logs, and identify compromise indicators under active attack scenarios.