A dedicated computer is required for Strata Guard Free. The download ISO includes the complete Strata Guard Free application, the pre-hardened Linux OS (required for installation), and user documentation.


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Strata Guard Free attack rules are made available to users immediately upon release—there is no delay or latency period. Rules are compiled, written, and tested by StillSecure's Security Alert Team (SAT), which works 24x7 monitoring and responding to emerging threats. SAT compiles and quality-checks rules from multiple sources:
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Strata Guard Free is a feature-rich intrusion detection/prevention system (IDS/IPS) that leverages the SNORT® IDS engine. Beyond SNORT functionality, Strata Guard Free offers:

  • An award-winning easy-to-use interface
  • A GUI-driven installation and configuration process
  • Attack rule updates (immediately available as rules are released)
  • Configurable per-attack response based on business logic
  • Ability to prioritize and view attacks based on severity
  • Multiple intrusion prevention methods, including the ability to drop individual attack packets

See About Strata Guard Free for additional details.

Strata Guard Free is offered by StillSecure free of charge and without a time limit. It monitors network traffic streams of up to 5 Mbps and is ideally suited to small businesses, remote office connections, and home use.

 

 

Who is Strata Guard Free for?

Strata Guard users should have basic TCP/IP networking skills. They should have a solid understanding of network architecture and have an inclination for network security issues and processes. Typical users include:

  • IT/MIS administrators
  • Data security administrators
  • Network administrators/enthusiasts
  • Security enthusiasts

Purchase commercial license

Upgrade from Strata Guard Free to commercial product. Pricing starts from:

  • SMB license: $2,500 + annual maintenance
  • Enterprise license: $6,000 + annual maintenance

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Support

Strata Guard Free is a self-support application. Online support resources are available on our support page. To purchase a version of Strata Guard that includes support services, please contact StillSecure.

 

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