OSSEC HIDS is an Open Source Host-based Intrusion Detection System. It performs log analysis, integrity checking, rootkit detection, time-based alerting and active response. It runs on most operating systems, including Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Solaris and Windows.

This new release comes with multiple features, including support for Modsecurity logs, MS exchange, MS FTPD and Windows firewall logs. It also includes a port to HP-UX and numerous bug fixes and new features.

To download the new version:

More information at:
OSSEC - World's Most Widely Used Host Intrusion Detection System - HIDS

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