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Arkime (ex Moloch) Pros and Cons

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  Pros : Scalability : Arkime is designed to handle large-scale environments and can efficiently capture, store, and analyze massive amounts of network traffic data. Full Packet Capture : Arkime provides full packet capture, allowing for in-depth analysis of network traffic and enabling effective threat hunting and incident response. Indexing and Searching : The system indexes captured data, making it easy to search and retrieve information quickly using various search criteria, such as IP addresses, ports, protocols, and more. Customizable Retention Policies : Arkime allows users to define retention policies, specifying how long data should be stored, which helps manage storage resources effectively. Open-Source and Community Support : Arkime is an open-source project with an active community. It benefits from continuous development, updates, and community support, including bug fixes and feature enhancements. Cons : Complex Setup : Setting up and configuring Arkime can be challen...

Security Onion Pros and Cons

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  Pros : Comprehensive Network Security Monitoring : Security Onion provides a wide range of network security monitoring tools, including Snort, Suricata, Bro, Zeek, and more. This allows for deep packet inspection, intrusion detection, and network visibility. Scalability : Security Onion is designed to be scalable, making it suitable for both small and large environments. It can handle high volumes of network traffic and accommodate the growth of your organization. Active Community and Support : Security Onion has an active and helpful community of users and developers. You can find support, ask questions, and collaborate with other users through forums, mailing lists, and community events. Integration with ELK Stack : Security Onion integrates seamlessly with the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), providing powerful log management, analysis, and visualization capabilities. This allows for centralized log collection and efficient searching of security data. Easy to Deplo...